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- **Event Name**: Unlocking Buddhist Wisdom: Four-Part Public Lecture Series
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+08:00)
- **Event Description**: Join Prof. Georgios Halkias for an inspiring journey into Buddhist wisdom—exploring imagery, lay practice, and essential Mahāyāna teachings.About this EventEmbark 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.Topics Covered🔹 Topic 1: Forms of the FormlessExplore 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 EnlightenmentDive 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 IUnderstand the essential practices that form the basis of the bodhisattva path.🔹 Topic 4: Foundational Practices of Mahāyāna Buddhism — Part IIA continuation focusing on how these teachings guide practitioners toward clarity, compassion, and insight.📅 Event Details🗓 9–10 &amp; 16–17 May 2026 (Saturdays &amp; 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.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/4bfc99c0-e3a5-11f0-820b-e5e04fbe28e9-rimg-w522-h740-dcd9ecf3-gmir.jpg
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- **city**: Queenstown
- **state**: SG
- **country**: Singapore
- **location**: Poh Ming Tse Temple
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- **full address**: Poh Ming Tse Temple, 438 Dunearn Road, Queenstown, Singapore

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