2025
Humanistic Buddhism Studies Series
人间佛教研究系列
The Humanistic Buddhism Studies Series is back! Anticipate our enriching, engaging and thoughtful talks on Humanistic Buddhism through this series. 2025 is the 8th year we are organizing this series and this year our focus will be centered around our theme Coexistence & Coprosperity.
2nd Humanistic Buddhism
Research Writing Workshop
2nd Humanistic Buddhism
Scholar's Conference
7th Humanistic Buddhism Youth Forum
Advisory Unit
Fo Guang Shan Institute of Humanistic Buddhism (FGSIHB)
Founded in 2012, the Fo Guang Shan Institute of Humanistic Buddhism (FGSIHB) is located in the Fo Guang Shan Sutra Repository, which was completed in 2016. Guided by the philosophy of Venerable Master Hsing Yun, the Founding Master of Fo Guang Shan, in “propagating the Dharma through culture and fostering talent through education,” the institute aims to propagate the Buddha’s teachings, nurture Buddhist talents, establish the ideological system of Humanistic Buddhism, and preserve historical materials related to the propagation of Humanistic Buddhism in the contemporary era.
Organisers
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Fo Guang Shan (Singapore)
Fo Guang Shan (Singapore) strives to realise the vision of her founder, Venerable Master Hsing Yun. His vision of building a harmonious and compassionate human society as implied in the concept of "Pureland" in Buddhism is by putting wisdom and compassion into action via the promotion of education, Buddhist culture, social welfare services and social togetherness. The development of Buddhism is dependent on the progress of Buddhist education, art and culture. Since 1997, Fo Guang Shan (Singapore) has been promoting Buddhist education among the younger generation. There are Dharma classes that suit the needs of fellow Buddhists from all ages such as the Children's Dharma classes; City Buddhist college classes and Television Buddhist college classes that aim to bring Buddhist teachings that are relevant to our modern lifestyle; Study groups where members discuss and share their experiences in Dharma practices etc. Prominent speakers, well known for their professional knowledge and humour are invited to give Mandarin and English talks regularly for the benefits of our members and the public. In our premise, there is a teahouse with a gallery of Buddhist artifacts for members and friends to share moments together. In our life journey, there are times where we are lost and need support from our Dharma friends. There are times where our Dharma friends need our support. Let Fo Guang Shan (Singapore) be the place for us to share and realise our goals and hopes together.
Universiti Malaya (UM) Humanistic Buddhism Research Centre
Humanistic Buddhism Research Centre, University of Malaya (HBRCUM) has been established in 2021 in the Faculty of Art and Social Science (FASS), University of Malaya (UM) with the collaboration of Fo Guang Shan Education Centre Malaysia. HBRCUM is the first Humanistic Buddhism Research Centre that has been set up in Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia & Southeast Asia to carry out research regarding the humanities, social sciences, the teachings of Buddha and Humanistic Buddhism. HBRC aims to provide local and international students and the full-time staff of UM, including academic staff, contractual staff, researchers and research assistants, post-Doctorate, Master and Doctorate research students, Master and Doctorate course students and undergraduate students to carry out the above research.
Co-Organisers
Buddha's Light Association (Singapore)
The objectives of the Association are: ● To observe the teachings of the Buddha, revere the Triple Gems, propagate the Dharma, serve all sentient beings and establish a land of purity on earth through the promotion of Buddhism. ● To promote the study and propagation of the teachings of the Buddha, and conduct study sessions and fellowship activities for members to sustain their physical and spiritual development. ● To support the development of Buddhist cultural activities and promote the dissemination of Buddhist sutras, publications and information. ● To help organise Dharma propagation assemblies of Sangha groups. ● To engage in activities relating to charity programmes and provide community welfare services. The Association organises talks, Dharma classes, Camps, Community projects and activities regularly for her members and the general public. For the welfare of humanity and society, BLIA engages her members continuously in social services. To bring happiness, warmth, support and convenience to society, our members' code of conduct in daily life is to follow the four stanzas of BLIA which serve as a constant reminder of the compassion and wisdom of the Four Great Bodhisattvas. The four stanzas are: ● May kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity pervade the entire universe. ● May all people and heavenly beings benefit from our blessings and friendship. ● May our ethical practice of Chan and Pureland help us achieve universal forbearance. ● May we undertake the great Mahayana vows in humility and gratitude.
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Buddha's Light Association (S) Young Adult Division (BLIA-YAD)
Buddha's Light Association (Singapore) Young Adult Division (YAD) is an International Association under the umbrella of the Buddha's Light International Association. It was inaugurated on 24 March 1996 in Hsi Lai Temple at Los Angeles, California, USA. In less than six years, it had set up one hundred and eight branches world wide, mobilizing and motivating the local youths to shoulder the task of propagating the Dharma. With the objective of promoting Venerable Master Hsing Yun's philosophy of 'Humanistic Buddhism', Fo Guan Yuan (Singapore) was set up on 8 December 1996. Her YAD was set up within a month. Thereafter, BLIA-YAD Singapore was officially inaugurated by Ven Master Hsing Yun on 1 March 1997 in Fo Guan Shan (Taiwan). Keeping the objectives of the Young Adult Division in mind, BLIA-YAD Singapore upholds the task to promote Buddhism to the local youths. In the past, we have organized many activities like: 'Book Reading Club for the Youth'; Seminar on the 'Development of the Buddhist Youths'; 'Team Building Camp'; 'Family Telematch' etc. Through these activities, we wish to promote 'Humanistic Buddhism' to the youths so as to lead them to be able to practise Buddhism in their daily lives. This way, the youths will be able to walk the correct path and lead a better life. We also hope that the YAD would be able to unite the Buddhist Youths for mutual spiritual supports and to contribute to the well being of the country. BLIA-YAD Singapore welcomes YOU to join us in our activities and help organize events for everybody. Through everybody's efforts, Buddhism will have a brighter tomorrow!
Nam Hwa Opera
Founded in 1963 by avid fans of Teochew Opera, Nam Hwa Opera (NHO) has grown into one of Singapore’s most prominent and prolific Teochew Opera companies. NHO mission is to preserve, develop, and promote traditional Teochew Opera as an important heritage of Singapore. NHO is also home to the Nam Hwa Teochew Music Ensemble and Yeo Khee Lim Teochew Culture Research Centre. NHO celebrates its 57th anniversary in 2020. NHO champions artistic excellence in Teochew Opera. Alongside presentations of classics from the traditional repertoire in our core performances, we also boldly experiment with new genres and technologies to enhance audience engagement and experiences. We believe that Teochew Opera should remain a part of our everyday lives. As such, NHO’s numerous workshops and outreach performances nurtures new performers and audiences amongst the young and young at heart. Ensuring that everyone has access to our quality programmes is also important to us. NHO regularly presents programmes at schools, community spaces, voluntary welfare organisations and other charitable institutions. NHO also promotes the Singapore brand of Teochew Opera through international performances and cultural exchanges. On top of hosting international performers, NHO has performed in countries such as South Korea, Cambodia, Malaysia and Germany. NHO has also shared the stage on multiple occasions with Teochew Opera doyens in the artform’s birthplace of Guangdong, China. With the support of a dedicated and driven community of artists, audiences, leaders, members and sponsors, NHO continues to inspire and reach new heights with Singapore Teochew Opera, Music and Culture. As a non-profit organisation since 2015 with charity and Institution of a Public Character (IPC) status, Nam Hwa Opera’s mission is to preserve and promote traditional Teochew heritage in arts and culture. In 2020, we are being conferred the inaugural “The Stewards of Intangible Cultural Heritage Award” by the National Heritage Board. Our works has not only been recognized by the local audience and authorities but also professional institutes from overseas. In 2022, Guangdong Chao Opera Theatre from China invited Nam Hwa Opera Limited to jointly establish the “Guangdong Chao Opera Institute Singapore Teochew Opera Heritage Centre”.