Centre for the Study of Humanistic Buddhism, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Co-organizer
Centre for the Study of Humanistic Buddhism, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Fo Guang Shan Institute of Humanistic Buddhism

Background
Traditionism, Modernism, Post-modernism… the world has become a confluence, at which these ideologies are crashing and mingling. Such cross-cultural era sees the emergence of “Buddhist-businessmen”, marking the raise of traditional Chinese culture and Chinese entrepreneur. Buddhist-businessmen, with their enlightened mind and spirit, apply Buddha’s teachings and thoughts into their business, bring benefits to the society and the public. Buddhist-businessmen search for Buddhist wisdom, and have a set of righteous moral codes when conducting business. They are committed to charity, thoughtful to clients, and benevolent to their staffs. Buddhist-businessmen and their business models are the new wave both in Chinese circle and the world.
Under the umbrella of professionalism, business management is about understanding and inspiring others, and making sound judgements under complicated situations. Humanistic approach is the foundation of a business, this resonates with the recent flourish of Chinese values in management. Management will fall under Capitalism, if its goal is solely about making profits – this no longer fits into the current emerging trend of Humanistic management.
Master Hsing-Yun says, “Management is a test on compassion and wisdom. More important, people and their benefits matter. Address to others’ hearts as if addressing yours, be sincere and humble. This is what a satisfactory management should be.” The Master’s words tell us about Buddhist thoughts on mutual benefits. From an humanistic point of view, workers should not be treated as a tool of production; the management should let them achieve their best and satisfaction for life.
The model of Buddhist-businessmen sees a synthesis of Humanistic management and business success. In this contemporary world, how Buddha’s wisdom shines in business and operation routine? How Buddhism compatibly and sustainably mingles with economic and social development? These all matter to both the academic and corporate.
Jointly presented by Centre for the Study of Humanistic Buddhism, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Fo Guang Shan Institute of Humanistic Buddhism, “2018 Buddhism & Business Conference” will be held on 15-16 December 2018, in the headquarter of Fo Guang Shan, Taiwan. Scholars of Buddhism, scholars of business, and representatives of corporate are cordially invited. Topics such as Buddhism and business, monastery economy will be covered. The conference aims to serve as an exchange platform for Buddhist scholars and corporate entrepreneurs, to explore the wisdom and compassion of Buddha’s teaching, in order to cultivate one’s heart, for now and the future. The conference also aims to promote Buddhist-businessmen’s engagement in politics, society and culture.

Theme
Business Management & Innovation under Humanistic Buddhism

Topic (1)

1. Master Hsing-Yun on Management
2. The corporate culture of Fo Guang Shan
3. Remodeling the monastery management
4. Redefining the commercialization of monastery

Topic (2)

1. The ethic of Buddhist-businessmen
2. The wisdom and innovation of Buddhist-businessmen
3. Buddhist theory and corporate management
4. Buddhist ethic and corporate remodeling
5. Buddhist spirit and the responsibility of social enterprise
6. Buddhist thoughts and innovation in management

Conference Details
Date
Registration: 14 December 2018 (Whole day)
Date: 15 – 16 December 2018 (Sat & Sun)

Time
15 December 2018: 8:30 – 17:00
16 December 2018: 8:30 – 16:00

Venue
Fo Guang Shan, No.153, Xingtian Rd., Dashu Dist., Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Post-conference Activity
Visit: 16 December 2018 (venue to be confirmed)
Closure: 16 / 17 December 2018 (no visit)
                18 December 2018 (after visit)

Acknowledgment of Receipt
Please submit before 30 September 2018

Reception and Accommodation
Economy air tickets to Taiwan for international scholars. Railway and accommodations will be provided for scholars travelling from Taiwan

Speech and Paper
Please submit your complete speech or paper before 15 November 2018 for the consideration of the conference committee. A conference journal will be published

Receipt
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