Institute of Chinese Buddhism

07/09/2026

ICB Connect x Buddhist Fellowship | Is Buddhism in Decline?

A meaningful afternoon of reflection and dialogue at Buddhist Fellowship on 30 August, exploring the question: Is Buddhism in Decline?

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to this thoughtful session. 🙏

We’re grateful to Buddhist Fellowship for partnering with ICB Connect and for providing a space for learning, discussion, and connection within the Buddhist community.

30/08/2026

ICB Connect x 福海禪寺 Foo Hai Ch'an Monastery 🌿

Yesterday, we welcomed Dr. Hun Lye for another meaningful ICB Connect session on “Settling the Body, Safeguarding the Heart.”

Through his sharing, Dr. Lye invited participants to reflect on the relationship between body, mind and practice, and how we can cultivate greater awareness and steadiness in our everyday lives.

Our sincere thanks to Foo Hai Ch’an Monastery for the warm collaboration and hospitality, and to everyone who joined us for the afternoon. 🙏

28/08/2026

ICB Connect × Buddhist Library | Dr. Hun Lye

A meaningful evening of learning and reflection with Dr. Hun Lye at today’s ICB Connect session, held in collaboration with the Buddhist Library 🙏

Speaking on “Settling the Body, Safeguarding the Heart,” Dr Hun Lye shared thoughtful insights and practical perspectives on Buddhist practice, inviting participants to reflect more deeply on cultivating awareness and steadiness in everyday life.

Our sincere thanks to Dr. Hun Lye for his insightful sharing, to everyone who joined us, and to the Buddhist Library for hosting this wonderful collaboration. 🌿

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

🌿 The Unconditional Happiness: Living Without Regret 🌿

What does it mean to live a life without regret - with greater clarity, mindfulness, and inner peace?

Join Ven. Battaramulle Amadassana Thero for a special two-day sharing as he explores themes of inner peace, attachment, suffering, mindfulness, and the pursuit of genuine happiness through the timeless wisdom of the Buddha’s teachings.

Ahead of the event, watch this video to hear from Ven. Amadassana Thero:
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dDp7WHmIUQ

📅 12 & 13 September 2026 (Saturday & Sunday)
🕐 1:00–3:00pm
📍 Poh Ming Tse Temple
438 Dunearn Road, Singapore 289613

✨ Register here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/guRbvrYwjZ

Co-organised by Poh Ming Tse Temple and the Institute of Chinese Buddhism (ICB).

We warmly invite you to join us for this meaningful weekend of reflection and learning.

Link to the full talk:The Self Delusionhttps://www.youtube.com/wa...

27/08/2026

A look back at Part I of “Understanding the Yogacara Fire Mouth Ceremony in Chinese Buddhism” with Dr. Hun Lye, held on 22-23 August 2026. 🙏

Over the weekend, Dr. Lye guided participants through the foundations and development of the Flaming-Mouth Ceremony (Yankou 焰口), exploring its early scriptural sources, ritual structure, historical development and transformation within Chinese Buddhist tradition.

Thank you to Dr. Hun Lye for the insightful teachings, and to everyone who joined us in person and online.

📖 Part II continues this weekend, 29–30 August 2026
⏰ 10am–1pm
📍 Poh Ming Tse Temple

👉 Register for Part II: https://forms.office.com/r/fuFbGvAqAj

We look forward to welcoming you back for the continuation of the series.

26/08/2026

🔥 ICB Public Lecture Series | Part II

Join us for the continuation of Understanding the Flaming-Mouth Ceremony (Yankou 焰口) in Chinese Buddhism with Dr. Hun Lye.

Building on Part I, Dr. Lye will continue exploring the meaning, practice and significance of this fascinating Chinese Buddhist ritual in his engaging and accessible style.

📅 29–30 August 2026
⏰ 10am–1pm
📍 Poh Ming Tse, 438 Dunearn Road

Whether you joined us for Part I or are discovering the topic for the first time, all are welcome.

👉 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/fuFbGvAqAj

We look forward to welcoming you this weekend. 🙏

23/08/2026

📚 ICB Public Lecture Series with Dr. Hun Lye | Day 1

A wonderful start to Part I of “Understanding the Yogācāra Flaming-Mouth Ceremony (Yankou) in Chinese Buddhism” with Dr. Hun Lye.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online for an engaging morning of learning, reflection and discussion. We look forward to continuing our exploration of the history, meaning and significance of the Yogācāra Flaming-Mouth Ceremony in the sessions ahead.

📅 Part I continues today, Sunday, 23 August, with further sessions next weekend on 29-30 August 2026.

Interested in joining us? Registration is still open:
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/fuFbGvAqAj

We look forward to welcoming you!

21/08/2026

🌿 Pause. Reflect. Reconnect.

Take a break from the busyness of everyday life and join us for ICB Practice Collective - Session 2: Reset. Restore. Rebalance.

Through guided activities and meaningful conversations, discover a space to release what no longer serves you, restore inner clarity, and rebalance your mind and heart.

📅 19 September 2026 (Saturday)
🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Poh Ming Tse Temple, Level 1
✨ Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/CPYGiZqZJB

19/08/2026

🔥 Discover the Meaning Behind One of Chinese Buddhism’s Most Profound Rituals

What is the Flaming-Mouth Ceremony (Yankou), and why has it remained one of the most important rituals in Chinese Buddhism?

Join Dr. Hun Lye in this two-part ICB Public Lecture Series as he explores the history, symbolism, practice, and contemporary relevance of the Flaming-Mouth Ceremony through both academic scholarship and lived ritual experience.

📖 Part 1
🗓 22–23 August 2026 (Sat & Sun)
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📖 Part 2
🗓 29–30 August 2026 (Sat & Sun)
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Venue: Poh Ming Tse
438 Dunearn Road, Singapore 289613

Whether you are new to Buddhism, a practitioner, or simply curious about Chinese Buddhist traditions, this lecture series offers a rare opportunity to deepen your understanding of one of Buddhism's most fascinating and meaningful ceremonies.

📝 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/fuFbGvAqAj

We look forward to welcoming you to this enriching four-day lecture series.

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