In honoring the late Master Sheng Yen’s Life work in Buddhist studies and socially engaged Buddhism, the Sheng Yen Education Foundation is hosting a two part conference in 2010.  The conference topic is: “TheSignificance of Master Sheng Yen’s Teachings for the Present Age” with four sub-themes on the modern construction of Chinese Buddhism.

Part one of the conference, hosted by the Dharma Drum sangha, is an organizational discussion about Master Sheng Yen’s Buddhist teachings and socially engaged work. Part two of the conference, geared towards the academic community, is a symposium on Master Sheng Yen’s thought and the general modern construction of Chinese Buddhism.

 Ph.D. candidates are encouraged to submit paper proposals. Below are the details:

1. Host: Sheng Yen Education Foundation
2. Sponsors: Institute of Buddhist Studies, National Taiwan University; Dharma Drum University; Dharma Drum Buddhist College; Chung-Hwa Institute of Buddhist Studies; and Dharma Drum Mountain International Youth Association.
3. Conference topic: “The Significance of Master Sheng Yen’s Teachings for the Present Age”
4. Location: National Taiwan University Convention Center or National Taiwan University Hospital Convention Center (Taipei)
5. Date and Time: May 28-31, 2010 (first conference from 28^th-29^th; second conference from 30^th-31^st)