ICB 2026 Lecture Series: Unlocking Sacred Traditions w/ Dr.Christie Yu-ling

Unlocking Sacred Traditions: An ICB Public Lecture — Dr. Christie Yu-ling Chang

Join us for two enriching mornings with Dr. Christie Yu-ling Chang, renowned Buddhist educator and former President of Sakyadhita: International Association of Buddhist Women, as she guides us through the hidden meanings behind Chinese Mahayana Buddhist rituals and heritage.

In this immersive weekend course, Dr. Chang will explore the spiritual significance of incense, offerings, chanting, repentance rituals, ancestor worship (祭祖), and Pure Land practices — illuminating how these sacred traditions connect us to wisdom, gratitude, and compassion in daily life.

This is a rare opportunity to rediscover the depth of Buddhist ritual beyond form — to understand how each gesture, sound, and offering becomes a living expression of mindfulness and devotion.
Event Details

📅 17 January 2026 (Saturday) – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
📅 18 January 2026 (Sunday) – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
📍 Poh Ming Tse Temple, Singapore
🎟 Admission: By donation ($20 per day suggested).
Free for students and monastics.
🔗 Register here: What to Expect

🌸 Discover the meaning and purpose behind incense, offerings, and chanting
🕯️ Learn how temple rituals express mindfulness, compassion, and gratitude
🙏 Explore repentance and Guanyin ceremonies, ancestor worship, and Pure Land practices
💫 Deepen your appreciation for the beauty and wisdom of Buddhist tradition

About the Speaker

Dr. Christie Yu-ling Chang is a respected linguist, Buddhist activist, and international educator with extensive experience teaching across Asia and the West. As former President of Sakyadhita: International Association of Buddhist Women, she has been dedicated to making Buddhist teachings accessible and relevant to modern practitioners.

✨ All are welcome – no experience needed.
Come with an open heart and rediscover the sacred meaning behind the rituals that have shaped generations of Buddhist practice.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Institute of Chinese Buddhism