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Humanistic Buddhism Compassionate Futures Colloquium Student Panel University of the West
ISHB Colloquium Student Panel
Buddhist Encounters: Finding a Home in the Human Condition
Continuing Ven. Master Hsing-Yun's Legacy
UWest is excited to announce the book launch and lecture for Dr. Lewis Lancaster’s newest book, Buddhist Encounters: Finding a Home in the Human Condition. This special event will take place on Monday, October 28, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. To reserve your seat and secure a personalized signed copy of the book, click here. Attendance at the lecture is free of charge. A limited number of books are available, with a suggested donation of $10 for each copy.
Join Us for the Humanistic Buddhism Compassionate Futures Colloquium!
Mark your calendars for November 9-10, 2024, and be part of a global dialogue commemorating the late Venerable Master Hsing Yun! Explore how Humanistic Buddhism, eco-Buddhism, spiritual care, and interfaith dialogue can shape a more compassionate future.
Whether you're a scholar, student, monastic, or someone curious about Buddhist ecology and inclusivity, this colloquium offers unique, worldwide sessions! Engage across a 24 hour “time zone relay,” connecting regions from Asia to Europe, America, and Oceania.
Hosted by esteemed institutions like VU University Amsterdam, Nan Tien Institute (Australia), University of the West (USA), and more, this event is designed for immersive discussions and collaboration.
This event will be offered online via Zoom!
Let’s co-create a compassionate future together!
A Recording of our Guest Lecture on April 12, 2024
Photos of Our Guest Lecture on April 12, 2024
We were delighted to listen to Dr. Phillip Bloom's lecture entitled "Envisioning the Water-Land Dharma Assembly." Here are some photos from Dr. Shou-Jen Kuo's introduction of Dr. Bloom as well as Dr. Bloom's lecture itself. Lastly, UWest president Dr. Minh-Hoa Ta, Religious Studies Department Chair Dr. Miroj Shakya, ISHB Director Dr. Shou-Jen Kuo, and emeritus professor Dr. Darui Long, posed for a photo with Dr. Bloom. Thank you to all who made the day successful!
