The highly anticipated 7th Fo Guang Shan University Presidents Forum opened grandly at Fo Guang University on November 4. Centered on the core theme of "Buddhist Education and Sustainable Development," the event attracted 137 distinguished guests representing 52 higher education institutions and academic units from 16 countries and regions worldwide. Scholars and educational leaders gathered to discuss the critical role Buddhist education plays in contemporary society and its major responsibility in driving global sustainable development.
The four-day forum runs from November 4 to November 7, with the agenda for the first two days taking place at Fo Guang University. University presidents and scholars from around the world engaged in deep dialogue on how to integrate Buddhist wisdom into educational systems to foster sustainable coexistence between humanity and the environment.
Following the sessions, distinguished guests—including Ven. Dr. Thich Tam Duc, Vice Rector of Vietnam Buddhist University (Ho Chi Minh City), and Gantuya B., Director of the Department of Sustainable Development and Innovation Ecosystem at the University of Finance and Economics (Mongolia)—visited the Center for Buddhist Studies at Fo Guang University.
Professor Lin Hsin-yi, Executive Secretary of the Center, guided the guests through the Center’s precious collections, including rare Ming and Qing Buddhist texts and inscription rubbings from the Vietnamese Institute of Han-Nom Studies. She also introduced the Center's recent academic publishing achievements. This visit allowed international friends to gain insight into Fo Guang University’s profound depth and accumulation in the field of Buddhist research amidst their busy forum schedule.
Ven. Dr. Thich Tam Duc, Vice Rector of Vietnam Buddhist University (Ho Chi Minh City), exchanging ideas with Professor Lin Hsin-yi, Executive Secretary of the Center for Buddhist Studies.
Gantuya B., Director of the Department of Sustainable Development and Innovation Ecosystem at the University of Finance and Economics (Mongolia), visiting the Center for Buddhist Studies.
