On the afternoon of November 30, 2024, the 2nd Advanced Seminar for Chinese Buddhist Sutra Masters and the 2nd Advanced Seminar for Buddhist English for Chinese Buddhist Sutra Masters successfully concluded at Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou. The event was organized by the Buddhist Association of China, co-organized by the Buddhist Association of Hangzhou, and hosted by the Chinese Buddhist Sutra Exchange Center and Lingyin Temple.
Since the start of the seminars on November 1, 46 Buddhist students from across the country attended the second session, comprising 31 participants in the 2nd Advanced Seminar for Chinese Buddhist Sutra Masters and 15 in the 2nd Advanced Seminar for Buddhist English for Chinese Buddhist Sutra Masters. The seminars featured lectures delivered by experts and scholars from renowned institutions, including Peking University, Zhejiang University, Fudan University, China Jiliang University, Zhejiang Gongshang University, China Academy of Art, and Communication University of Zhejiang. The curriculum for the 2nd Advanced Seminar for Chinese Buddhist Sutra Masters covered a variety of topics, including Chinese literature, Chinese philosophy, traditional aesthetics, and verbal communication. The 2nd Advanced Seminar for Buddhist English for Chinese Buddhist Sutra Masters, on the other hand, focused on foundational Sanskrit, foundational Pali, and English writing. The course content was rich and diverse, employing flexible and varied teaching methods.
The purpose of these advanced seminars is to consolidate the achievements of the Chinese Buddhist Sutra Exchange Conference, enhance the overall capabilities of Buddhist sutra masters, and cultivate patriotic and devoted Buddhist talents who possess both knowledge and integrity. These Buddhist talents are expected to emphasize both the study and practice of Buddhism and adopt an international perspective in their efforts to promote Buddhism. It is hoped that they strive to spread the wisdom of Chinese Buddhism around the world and foster mutual learning between Eastern and Western civilizations. Each advanced seminar consists of eight sessions, with two sessions already successfully completed. The program is expected to conclude in 2026.
