Explore Tibetan Wisdom: A Deep Dive with Prof. Georgios Halkias

Schedule

Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

Poh Ming Tse Temple | Queenstown, SG

Advertisement
Discover Tibetan Buddhism through art, meditation, and teacher–student insights in this rare two-weekend lecture series with Prof. Halkias.
About this Event

Unlocking the Mysteries of Tibetan Buddhism — ICB 2026 Public Lecture Series with Prof. Georgios Halkias
Event Details

Join us for a rare and illuminating two-weekend lecture series with Prof. Georgios Halkias, Director of the Centre of Buddhist Studies at the University of Hong Kong.
Through three insightful topics, Prof. Halkias will guide participants into the rich, symbolic, and esoteric dimensions of Tibetan Buddhism — from sacred imagery to the profound dynamics of Vajrayana practice.

Whether you're new to Buddhism, a seasoned practitioner, or simply curious, this is a unique chance to learn directly from one of the leading scholars in the field.



What You’ll Explore
🌄 Topic 1: Forms of the Formless — The Story of Buddhism through Visual Representation (Iconography)

Discover how Buddhist art makes the invisible visible, expressing teachings through image, symbol, and sacred form.


🙏 Topic 2: From Classroom to Cushion — The Teacher–Student Relationship in Tibetan Buddhism

Gain insight into one of the most transformative foundations of Buddhist practice: the relationship between teacher and student.


💠 Topic 3: The Secret Path of Vajrayana — Foundational Practices in Mahayana Buddhism

A two-part deep dive into meditation, ritual, and the esoteric practices unique to the Vajrayana path.



📅 Event Details

🗓 9–10 & 16–17 May 2026 (Saturdays & Sundays)
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Poh Ming Tse Temple, Singapore

🎟 Admission:
By donation (Suggested: $20 per day)
Free for students and monastics
🔗 Register here:

Prof. Georgios Halkias is a leading scholar of Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhism and the Director of the Centre of Buddhist Studies at the University of Hong Kong.
He has published widely on Buddhist philosophy, iconography, and meditation traditions, and has taught and supervised students around the world.

His work blends rigorous academic insight with deep sensitivity to lived Buddhist practice — making this lecture series accessible, enriching, and transformative for learners at all levels.


All are welcome — no prior experience needed.
Reserve your seat early and immerse yourself in the profound wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism.


Event Photos
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Poh Ming Tse Temple, 438 Dunearn Road, Queenstown, Singapore

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

SGD 0.00

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Institute of Chinese Buddhism

Host or Publisher Institute of Chinese Buddhism

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Queenstown

Tanglin FC - Lionesses - Girls Only sessions - Wednesday - 5:15 pm - 6:30pm
Wed, 19 Nov at 05:15 pm Tanglin FC - Lionesses - Girls Only sessions - Wednesday - 5:15 pm - 6:30pm

Playing Field: Tanglin Trust School

SPORTS ART
Curator Tour - Grafting Together \/ Apart
Sun, 30 Nov at 04:00 pm Curator Tour - Grafting Together / Apart

Botanical Art Gallery (Inverturret)

ART EXHIBITIONS
Granny\u2019s Nom Banh Chok by Natalie Savann Oh
Sat, 06 Dec at 02:00 pm Granny’s Nom Banh Chok by Natalie Savann Oh

Forest Discovery Centre @ OCBC Arboretum (Workshop Room)

ART FINE-ARTS
Harry Potter: Visions of Magic
Mon, 08 Dec Harry Potter: Visions of Magic

Harry Potter: Visions of Magic

ART
Children Workshop - Social Superstars
Tue, 09 Dec at 09:30 am Children Workshop - Social Superstars

Holding Ground (Psychology Practice)

KIDS WORKSHOPS
Tue, 09 Dec at 06:30 pm Lecture: Deep Listening: Acoustic Sensing in Natural Habitats

NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore

ART NONPROFIT
Leadership in Unprecedented Times
Fri, 12 Dec at 05:45 pm Leadership in Unprecedented Times

INSEAD Asia Campus

WORKSHOPS ART
Acrylic Painting Workshop (freestyle with guide)
Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am Acrylic Painting Workshop (freestyle with guide)

1B Science Park Dr

WORKSHOPS ART
Shifting Grounds: Human-Environment Relations in Volcanic Terrain
Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 pm Shifting Grounds: Human-Environment Relations in Volcanic Terrain

NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore

ART FINE-ARTS
Baking Tart Cocos with Dalilah Binti Mohamed Iqbal
Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 pm Baking Tart Cocos with Dalilah Binti Mohamed Iqbal

Forest Discovery Centre @ OCBC Arboretum (Workshop Room)

ART WORKSHOPS
The Jury Experience \u2013 Death by AI: Who Pays the Price?
Sat, 13 Dec at 05:30 pm The Jury Experience – Death by AI: Who Pays the Price?

RELC International Hotel

ART THEATRE
DesignTinkers 5-day Camp 6 (Dec)
Mon, 15 Dec at 09:30 am DesignTinkers 5-day Camp 6 (Dec)

Agora Colearning

ART KIDS
Level 1: Introduction to TinkerCAD + 3D Printing* (Dec)
Tue, 16 Dec at 09:30 am Level 1: Introduction to TinkerCAD + 3D Printing* (Dec)

Agora Colearning

CONTESTS WORKSHOPS
Level 2: Intermediate TinkerCAD + 3D Printing* (Dec)
Wed, 17 Dec at 09:30 am Level 2: Intermediate TinkerCAD + 3D Printing* (Dec)

Agora Colearning

HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
Design a Cafe: 2-day Camp* (Dec)
Thu, 18 Dec at 09:30 am Design a Cafe: 2-day Camp* (Dec)

Agora Colearning

ART KIDS
Kids Crafting Workshop with artist Tristan Lim
Sat, 20 Dec at 02:00 pm Kids Crafting Workshop with artist Tristan Lim

Forest Discovery Centre @ OCBC Arboretum

ART WORKSHOPS
The Jury Experience: Million-Dollar Murder or Web of Lies?
Sat, 20 Dec at 05:30 pm The Jury Experience: Million-Dollar Murder or Web of Lies?

RELC International Hotel

ART THEATRE
Superheroes Festival - Cafe Melba Mediapolis
Thu, 01 Jan at 01:30 pm Superheroes Festival - Cafe Melba Mediapolis

Cafe Melba at Mediapolis

FESTIVALS NEW-YEAR
[2026, Q1] Dynamic Duo [Wed]
Wed, 07 Jan at 02:00 pm [2026, Q1] Dynamic Duo [Wed]

Rainbow Centre

HEALTH-WELLNESS ZUMBA
Decoupage Art Course by Angie Ong
Fri, 09 Jan at 12:00 pm Decoupage Art Course by Angie Ong

Brahm Centre @ Labrador

WORKSHOPS ART

What's Happening Next in Queenstown?

Discover Queenstown Events