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Welcome to the Compassionate Futures Colloquium!
Amidst escalating global crises such as climate change, social inequality, homelessness, population displacement and widespread mental health issues, Buddhism offers profound insights and practices for cultivating insight, compassion, and interconnectedness. By embracing these teachings, we can foster a more harmonious and resilient world, grounded in collective well-being and ethical action.
As part of the commemorations of the life and achievements of the late Venerable Master Hsing Yun, founder of Fo Guang Shan Buddhist order and advocate of Humanistic Buddhism, we invite you to join this Humanistic Buddhism Colloquium on Compassionate Futures to explore methods for dealing with the crises our world is facing. Specifically, this event is dedicated to exploring the future of compassion in various contexts, and will explore topics such as Humanistic Buddhism, the environment, Buddhist spiritual care, the power of compassion, compassion as an antidote to social problems, pathways to more compassionate futures, and related areas. The colloquium promises a rich and diverse exchange of ideas.
Esteemed Presenters: The colloquium features esteemed presenters from all over the world, including Australia, Europe, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and the United States.
Unique Features: Unlike other conferences, the Compassionate Futures Colloquium offers a unique opportunity for participants to engage in a 24 hour “time zone relay” around
the world, connecting Asia, Europe, America, and Oceania. The 24-hour relay means that each of you will have the opportunity for a live session with our esteemed speakers.
Postgraduate Panels: The colloquium will feature two postgraduate student panels, providing a platform for emerging scholars to present their research and insights and offer fresh perspectives.
The colloquium is open to all. We are confident you will find the sessions enriching and insightful!