Unlocking Buddhist Wisdom: Four-Part Public Lecture Series

Embark on a rare and immersive journey into Buddhist wisdom with Prof. Georgios Halkias, an eminent scholar and Director of the Centre of Buddhist Studies at the University of Hong Kong.

Across four sessions, Prof. Halkias will guide participants through the richness of Buddhist visual culture, lay practice, and foundational Mahāyāna teachings.
This series blends history, philosophy, and practice—richly illustrated with sutra readings, visual representations, and insights from the Buddhist tradition.

Perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners alike, this program offers a deep and accessible way to understand how Buddhist ideas and practices have shaped the path to awakening.

🔹 Topic 1: Forms of the Formless
Explore the story of Buddhism through its visual representations—icons, symbols, and sacred imagery that shaped spiritual understanding across centuries.

🔹 Topic 2: No Robes Required—The Lay Bodhisattva’s Guide to Enlightenment
Dive into the Vimalakīrti Sūtra through live readings and discussion. Discover how lay practitioners embody wisdom and compassion without monastic ordination.

🔹 Topic 3: Foundational Practices of Mahāyāna Buddhism — Part I
Understand the essential practices that form the basis of the bodhisattva path.

🔹 Topic 4: Foundational Practices of Mahāyāna Buddhism — Part II
A continuation focusing on how these teachings guide practitioners toward clarity, compassion, and insight.

🗓 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
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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.

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Host or Publisher Institute of Chinese Buddhism