This introductory course is meant for the ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS. Students will be introduced to the Sanskrit Devanagari alphabets and basic Sanskrit grammar required for reading simple Buddhist passages. The focus of this course will be to familiarize students with the basic Buddhist terminologies and simple sentences in the Buddhist Sanskrit Sūtras. At the end of the course, students are expected to be able to read simple Sanskrit passages.

The first lecture of each course unit of the Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies (English and Chinese Medium) and Diploma in Pali and Buddhist Studies (Chinese and English Medium) is open for public. The course unit is OPEN for public audit, both in the face-to-face as well as online mode locally and internationally.

Degree Conferred by University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Conducted by The Buddha-Dharma Centre of Hong Kong Limited

Teaching Team
Venerable Professor K L Dhammajoti, Professor Y. Karunadasa, Dr Tsui C H, Dr K. L. Kong, and others

In light of the phenomenal increase of COVID-19 infections in the territory of HKSAR, BDCHK will be closed to the public from 24 February 2022 until further notice.

Please note the following arrangements the aforementioned period:

本課程為法光教授在中國人民大學哲学院開設的研究生層次《早期印度瑜伽行派研究》課程。主要内容為《瑜伽師地論·真實義品》的文獻導讀。中國人民大學開放本課程旁聽註冊予全球公眾人士，請有意參加本課程的朋友填寫表單實名註冊。

報名網站： https://f.wps.cn/w/MnY7mf7Q

授課時間：3.11-4.29，每周五晚18：00-21：45

上課軟件用Zoom。註冊者獲得會議連姞和密碼後請勿外傳。如有朋友想參與课程，請把註冊連結分享給他們。另本課程不許拍照或錄像上傳到網絡。

註：連結在提交後顯示，請及時複制或截圖保存。

In light of the phenomenal increase of COVID-19 infections in the territory of HKSAR, BDCHK will be closed to the public from the period 10 – 23 February 2022.

Please note the following arrangements the aforementioned period:

Prof. Dhammajoti would like to express his deepest condolences of the passing away of Prof. Toshiichi ENDO, Visiting Professor, The Buddha-Dharma Centre of Hong Kong, on 3 February 2022 in Sri Lanka.

The Buddha-Dharma Centre of Hong Kong will organize the following events in commemoration of Prof. Endo:

1. Monastic Chanting for Prof. Toshiichi ENDO

Date: 3 February 2022 (Thursday)
Time: 20:00 – 21:00 (HKG Time GMT +8:00)
Youtube Live Broadcast: https://youtu.be/lqYpRmKDs9c

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lingyin-lecture-aklistajnana-vasana-and-per...

Website: https://www.orinst.ox.ac.uk/event/akliajnana-vasana-and-perfect-buddhahood

10am UK time / 6pm Hong Kong time • Monday 28 February 2022

Abstract:

Islam-Buddhism Eco Dialogue (IBED) Conference (15-16 January 2022)
Application of Religion and Science to Ecology and Sustainability: Perspectives From Islam and Buddhism

Registration for online participation: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUld--qqTIiGdRvpbG9eD3F4A75KUE...

Conference Website: http://www.ibedconf.com/