Programme Overview
活动概览
Day One 第一天
14 October (Saturday) 10月14日（星期六）
Venue: Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall, Level 4, Hall of No Form
地点：宏船老和尚纪念堂，4楼，无相殿
Note: All sessions will be conducted in English, unless otherwise stated. 注：所有会谈将以英语进行，除非另行说明。
8.00am
Breakfast 早餐
9.10am
Opening Address by Organising Chairman 开场演讲
Venerable You Guang 有广法师
Secretary-General, Singapore Buddhist Federation and Organising Chairman, Singapore Buddhist Symposium 2023
新加坡佛教总会 秘书长，2023新加坡佛教论坛 主席
9.25am
Address by Guest-of-Honour 主宾致开幕辞
Mr Edwin Tong 唐振辉先生
Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law
文化、社区及青年部长兼律政部 第二部长
9.40am
* This speech will be conducted in Mandarin.
演说将以华语进行。
Keynote Speech 主题演说: The Future Challenges Faced by Buddhism* 佛教面对的未来挑战*
Venerable Kwang Phing 广品法师
President, Singapore Buddhist Federation
新加坡佛教总会 会长
10.00am
Tea Break 茶点
10.15am
Plenary Session One 场次一
Enlivening the Dharma: Nurturing Compassion and Wisdom through Education and Outreach @ KMS
光明山的弘法之道：透过教育与推广培养慈悲与智慧
Venerable Chuan Sheng 传圣法师
Vice-Rector (Academic Affairs and Advisor) and Associate Professor, Buddhist College Singapore
新加坡佛学院 副院长（学术顾问），全职副教授
Buddhist Education and Meditation in the Modern Era
现代佛学教育与禅修
Venerable Raja 心法师
Assistant Resident Monk, Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple (MVBT)
现代佛教教育与禅修 助理住持法师
Question & Answer Session 问答环节
Panellists 研讨嘉宾: Venerable Kwang Phing 广品法师, Venerable Chuan Sheng 传圣法师, Venerable Raja 心法师
Facilitator 主持人: Dr. Lee Foong Ming 李凤鸣博士
11.30am
Lunch 午餐
1.00pm
* This session will be conducted in Mandarin.
此环节将以华语进行。
Plenary Session Two 场次二
Environmental Effort and Education* 从善门入佛门*
Mr. Low Swee Seh 刘瑞士先生
CEO, Tzu Chi Foundation Singapore 新加坡慈济 执行长
The Future of Humanistic Buddhism in Singapore*
人间佛教在新加坡的愿景*
Venerable Miao Mu 妙穆法师
Abbess, Fo Guang Shan Singapore 新加坡佛光山 住持
Question & Answer Session 问答环节*
Panellists 研讨嘉宾: Venerable Miao Mu 妙穆法师，
Mr. Low Swee Seh 刘瑞士先生
Facilitator 主持人: Dr. Lee Foong Ming 李凤鸣博士
2.15pm
Tea Break 茶点
2.30pm
* This session will be conducted in Mandarin.
此环节将以华语进行。
Plenary Session Three 场次三
Interaction And Support – Tomorrow Will Be Better* 互动与扶持 – 明天会更好*
Mr. Ng Ghin 吴鈞先生
President, Vimalakirti Buddhist Centre 凈名佛教中心 主席
The Empowered Role of Lay Buddhists in Singapore* 居士在新加坡被赋予的角色*
Mr. Tan Lee Huak 陈立发先生
President, Singapore Buddhist Lodge 新加坡佛教居士林 林长
Question & Answer Session 问答环节*
Panellists 研讨嘉宾: Mr. Ng Ghin 吴鈞先生and Mr. Tan Lee Huak 陈立发先生
Facilitator 主持人: Dr. Lee Foong Ming 李凤鸣博士
3.45pm
Closing Address 闭幕辞
Venerable Kwang Sheng 广声法师
Abbot, Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery and Founder, Buddhist College Singapore 光明山普觉禅寺 方丈，新加坡佛学院 院长
Day Two 第二天
15 October (Sunday) 10月15日（星期日）
Venue: Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall, Level 4, Hall of No Form
地点：宏船老和尚纪念堂，4楼，无相殿
Note: All programmes will be conducted in English. 活动将以英语进行。
8.00am
Breakfast
9.10am
Opening Speech by Organising Chairman
Venerable You Guang
Secretary-General, Singapore Buddhist Federation and Organising Chairman, Singapore Buddhist Symposium 2023
9.20am
Buddhist Entrepreneurship
Mr. Fu Yong Hong
Co-founder and CEO, Greendot Singapore
9.40am
Balancing Buddhism and Modern Life: Nurturing your Conscious Path to Career and Self-Fulfillment
Ms. Ratna Juita
Founder and CEO of The Mindgem
10.00am
Tea Break
10.15am
Self-Directed Leadership in the Disruptive World
Mr. Dennis Ng
Business Mentor, Nanyang Technological University of Singapore for Enterprise Leadership and Transformation
10.35am
Question & Answer Session
Panellists: Mr. Fu Yong Hong and Mr. Dennis Ng
Facilitator: Ms. Wong Han Yuan
11.15am
Lunch
12.30pm
Breakout Sessions/Fringe Activities
See below for details and schedule
2.45pm
Light Refreshments and Fellowship
Breakout Sessions
12.30pm to 2.30pm
Track One
Y Care — Mental Wellbeing Case Study
Shan You Counselling Centre (SYCC) and Dot Connections Growth Centre (DC)
Venue: Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall, Level 1, Ju Yuan Fang
Track Two
EQ and Enneagram for Greater Success in Life
Mr. Daniel Yeo
Director, Alive Consultancy Pte Ltd
Venue: Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall, Level 3
Track Three
Nurturing Interpersonal Connections, Embracing Dynamic Relationships with Buddhist Wisdom
Mr. Sim Kwang Mong
Clinical Supervisor, Dot Connections Growth Centre
Venue: Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall, Level 3
Track Four
Leadership and Buddhist Principles
Mr. Dennis Ng
Business Mentor, Nanyang Technological University of Singapore for Enterprise Leadership and Transformation
Venue: Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall, Level 4, Hall of No Form
Track Five
Marital Relationship from a Buddhism Perspective
Note: There are two available timeslots to choose from.
Session One: 12.30pm to 1.30pm | Session Two: 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Dr. Kweh Soon Han
Vice-Chairman, Dharma Propagation Committee, Singapore Buddhist Federation
Venue: Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall, Level 3
Fringe Activities
12.30pm to 3.45pm
Note: There are two available timeslots to choose from for each activity.
Activity One
Generate Happiness with Zentangle®
Ms. Karuni Chan Lai Yong
Certified Zentangle® Teacher of KMSPKS @ Awareness Hub
Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm/2.00pm to 3.00pm
Venue: Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas
Activity Two
Metta with Pastel Nagomi Art
Ms. Goh Yee Ling, Ms. Yong Mee Ping, Ms Iris Tan Su Fern
Time: 12.30pm to 2.00pm/2.15pm to 3.45pm
Venue: Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas
Activity Three
The Gift of Mindfulness
Ms. Erin Lee
Mindfulness and Wellbeing Coach
Time: 12.30pm to 1.15pm/1.30pm to 2.15pm
Venue: Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas
Activity Four
From Suffering to Wholeness: No Mud, No Lotus — Therapeutic Arts Workshop
Ms. Jolene Chiang, Ms. Ong Leng Hong, Ms. Yap Zi Wei
Time: 12.30pm to 3.00pm (There are a total of five available slots, each lasting 30minutes.)
Venue: Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas
Activity Five
Essence of Buddhist Music
Rejoice Music (SBF)
Time: 12.30pm to 2.00pm/2.15pm to 3.45pm
Venue: Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas
Programme Overview
活动概览
Day One 第一天
14 October (Saturday)
10月14日（星期六）
Venue: Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall, Level 4, Hall of No Form
地点：宏船老和尚纪念堂，4楼，无相殿
8.00am
Breakfast
9.10am
Opening Address by Organising Chairman 开场演讲
Venerable You Guang 有广法师
Secretary-General, Singapore Buddhist Federation and Organising Chairman, Singapore Buddhist Symposium 2023
新加坡佛教总会 秘书长，2023新加坡佛教论坛 主席
9.25am
Address by Guest-of-Honour 主宾致开幕辞
Mr. Edwin Tong 唐振辉先生
Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law
文化、社区及青年部长兼律政部 第二部长
9.40am
Keynote Speech 主题演说: The Future Challenges Faced by Buddhism* 佛教面对的未来挑战*
Venerable Kwang Phing 广品法师
President, Singapore Buddhist Federation
新加坡佛教总会 会长
* This speech will be conducted in Mandarin. 演说将以华语进行。
10am
Tea Break 茶点
10.15am
Plenary Session One 场次一
Enlivening the Dharma: Nurturing Compassion and Wisdom through Education and Outreach @ KMS
光明山的弘法之道：透过教育与推广培养慈悲与智慧
Venerable Chuan Sheng 传圣法师
Vice-Rector (Academic Affairs and Advisor) and Associate Professor, Buddhist College Singapore 新加坡佛学院 副院长（学术顾问），全职副教授
Buddhist Education and Meditation in the Modern Era
现代佛学教育与禅修
Venerable Raja 心法师
Assistant Resident Monk, Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple (MVBT), 现代佛教教育与禅修 助理住持法师
Question & Answer Session
Panellists 研讨嘉宾: Venerable Kwang Phing 广品法师, Venerable Chuan Sheng 传圣法师，Venerable Raja 法心法师
Facilitator 主持人: Dr. Lee Foong Ming 李凤鸣博士
11.30am
Lunch 午餐
1.00pm
Plenary Session Two 场次二
Environmental Effort and Education* 从善门入佛门*
Mr. Low Swee Seh 刘瑞士先生
CEO, Tzu Chi Foundation Singapore 新加坡慈济 执行长
* This session will be conducted in Mandarin. 此环节将以华语进行。
The Future of Humanistic Buddhism in Singapore* 人间佛教在新加坡的愿景*
Venerable Miao Mu 妙穆法师
Abbess, Fo Guang Shan Singapore 新加坡佛光山 住持
* This session will be conducted in Mandarin. 此环节将以华语进行。
Question & Answer Session* 问答环节*
Panellists 研讨嘉宾: Venerable Miao Mu 妙穆法师，
Mr. Low Swee Seh 刘瑞士先生
Facilitator 主持人: Dr. Lee Foong Ming 李凤鸣博士
* This session will be conducted in Mandarin. 此环节将以华语进行。
2.15pm
Tea Break 茶点
2.30pm
Plenary Session Three 场次三
Interaction And Support – Tomorrow Will Be Better 互动与扶持 – 明天会更好*
Mr. Ng Ghin 吴鈞先生
President, Vimalakirti Buddhist Centre 凈名佛教中心 主席
* This session will be conducted in Mandarin. 此环节将以华语进行。
The Empowered Role of Lay Buddhists in Singapore 居士在新加坡被赋予的角色*
Mr. Tan Lee Huak 陈立发先生
President, Singapore Buddhist Lodge 新加坡佛教居士林 林长
* This session will be conducted in Mandarin. 此环节将以华语进行。
Question & Answer Session 问答环节*
Panellists 研讨嘉宾: Mr. Ng Ghin 吴鈞先生and Mr. Tan Lee Huak 陈立发先生
Facilitator 主持人: Dr. Lee Foong Ming 李凤鸣博士
* This session will be conducted in Mandarin. 此环节将以华语进行。
3.45pm
Closing Speech 闭幕辞
Venerable Kwang Sheng 广声法师
Abbot, Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery and Founder, Buddhist College Singapore 光明山普觉禅寺 方丈，新加坡佛学院 院长
Day Two 第二天
15 October (Sunday)
10月15日（星期日）
Venue: Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall, Level 4, Hall of No Form
地点：宏船老和尚纪念堂，4楼，无相殿
Note: All programmes will be conducted in English. 活动将以英语进行。
8am
Breakfast
9.10am
Opening Speech by Organising Chairman
Venerable You Guang
Secretary-General, Singapore Buddhist Federation and Organising Chairman, Singapore Buddhist Symposium 2023
9.20am
Buddhist Entrepreneurship
Mr. Fu Yong Hong
Co-founder and CEO of Greendot Singapore
9.40am
Balancing Buddhism and Modern Life: Nurturing your Conscious Path to Career and Self-Fulfillment
Ms. Ranta Juita
Founder and CEO of The Mindgem
10.00am
Tea Break
10.15am
Self-leadership in the Disruptive World
Mr. Dennis Ng
Business Mentor, Nanyang Technological University of Singapore for Enterprise Leadership and Transformation
10.35am
Question & Answer Session
Panelists: Mr. Fu Yong Hong and Mr. Dennis Ng
Facilitator: Ms. Wong Han Yuan
11.15am
Lunch
12.30pm
Breakout Sessions/Fringe Activities
See below for details and schedule
2.45pm
Light Refreshments and Fellowship
Breakout Sessions
12.30pm to 2.30pm
Track One
Y Care — Mental Wellbeing Case Study
Shan You Counselling Centre (SYCC) and Dot Connections Growth Centre (DC)
Venue: Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall ， Level 1，Ju Yuan Fang
Track Two
EQ & Enneagram for Greater Success in Life
Mr. Daniel Yeo
Director, Alive Consultancy Pte Ltd
Venue: Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall Level
Track Three
Nurturing Interpersonal Connections, Embracing Dynamic Relationships with Buddhist Wisdom
Mr. Sim Kwang Mong
Clinical Supervisor, Dot Connections Growth Centre
Venue: Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall, Level 3
Track Four
Leadership and Buddhist Principles
Mr. Dennis Ng
Business Mentor, Nanyang Technological University of Singapore for Enterprise Leadership and Transformation
Venue: Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall, Level 4, Hall of No Form
Track Five
Marital Relationship from a Buddhism Perspective
Note: There are two available timeslots to choose from.
Session One: 12.30pm to 1.30pm | Session Two: 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Dr. Kweh Soon Han
Vice-Chairman, Dharma Propagation Committee, Singapore Buddhist Federation
Venue: Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall, Level 3
Fringe Activities
12.30pm to 3.45pm
Note: There are two available timeslots to choose from for each activity.
Activity 1
Generate Happiness with Zentangle®
Ms. Karuni Chan Lai Yong
Certified Zentangle® Teacher of KMSPKS @ Awareness Hub
Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm/2.00pm to 3.00pm
Venue: Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas
Activity 2
Metta with Pastel Nagomi Art
Ms. Goh Yee Ling, Ms. Yong Mee Ping, Ms Iris Tan Su Fern
Time: 12.30pm to 2.00pm/2.15pm to 3.45pm
Venue: Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas
Activity 3
The Gift of Mindfulness
Ms. Erin Lee
Mindfulness and Wellbeing Coach
Time: 12.30pm to 1.15pm/1.30pm to 2.15pm
Venue: Prajna Meditation Hall
Activity 4
From Suffering to Wholeness: No Mud, No Lotus — Therapeutic Arts Workshop
Ms. Jolene Chiang, Ms. Ong Leng Hong, Ms. Yap Zi Wei
Time: 12.30pm to 3.00pm
Venue: Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas
Activity 5
Essence of Buddhist Music
Rejoice Music (SBF)
Time: 12.30pm to 2.00pm/2.15pm to 3.45pm
Venue: Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas