Cultural and religious ties between Sri Lanka and Thailand span nearly ten centuries

About the ACLS   Formed in 1919, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a private, non-profit federation of 72 national learned societies. As representative of American scholarship, the A

Looking at Chinese motifs and the values they symbolize

Offered in partnership with the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), the grants reflect the Foundation’s belief in Buddhism’s relevance to contemporary issues.     (May 13, 2013 – Hong Ko

  Are mindfulness and meditation more than modern buzzwords for relaxation? Could these practises really improve your wellbeing?   Mindfulness and meditation have been impor

Centre of Buddhist Studies   The Centre of Buddhist Studies of The University of Hong Kong, officially inaugurated in 2002, is a self-funded academic centre that relies on the generous support and d

Becoming a part of the Centre You too, can be part of our Centre. We welcome you. There are several ways you can join us:   Be a student      We offer: ·          A taught Master of Buddhist St

The discussion below will treat the question what counts as empirical knowledge, and whether extending its definition can influence empirical pursuits in a fruitful way. Those questions will be partia

Modern Buddhism has become an intrinsic part of a globalized world. With its philosophy of the way of life, it takes special place in human and cultural identity. Buddhism in modern times ha

Globalization is the latest expression of a long-standing strategy of development based on economic growth and liberalization of trade and finance. Globalization leads to the globalization