2015 Hua Yen Symposium on Buddhism Buddhism originated in India, and vastly developed in China. Today Buddhist studies have become a topic of common interest around the world. Avatamsaka Buddhist Lotus Society of Milpitas, California will organize an annual symposium on Buddhism. These symposia provide a platform for scholars around the world to present their work and share their knowledge with the interested public, thus furthering the Society’s goal of cultivating and promoting the Buddhist philosophy and studies. In this year ’s symposium, Chinese and American scholars are invited to present lectures. As future perspectives get sharpened by examining the past, the Society strives to create a new realm in Buddhist education through presentations, panel discussions and thought stimulation by these international scholars. 1/ 31 09:00-09:30 Chairperson / Professor Ven.Hsien-Du Professor Ray Chen 2/ 1 Chairman, Humanities, San Jose State University Professor Ven.Hsien-Du 1. President, Hua-yen Buddhist College 2. President, Hua-yen Lotus Society, Taipei 3. Chairman, Avatamsaka Buddhist Lotus Society, U.S.A. 4. Chairman, Private Chih-Kuang Vocational High School of Business &Technology Professor Hien Do Professor, Social Science, San Jose State University Professor Todd Perreira Adjunct Professor, Comparative Religious Studies, San Jose State University Professor Scott Mitchell Professor Ray Chen 1. Chairman, Electrical Engineering Department, San Jose State University 2. Director, International Center for Avatamsaka Studies Assistant Dean, Institute of Buddhist Studies, Berkeley, California Topics • Panel on Buddhism in America • Opening Ceremony • Inauguration of“International Center for Avatamsaka Studies＂ 09:30-11:30 2/ 1 Speaker / Professor Ven.Fa-Yin • Sand and Foam：the Spirit of Buddha and Children found in the Misuzu Kaneko's Mother Goose Topics • The faith and practice of Huayen and Zen Speaker / Professor Chen,I-biau Position 1. Professor, College and Department of Buddhist Studies, Fo Guang University 2. Vice director,International Center for Huayen Studies Topics • Mind-only in Hua-yen and Consciousness- only in Yogacara Speaker / Wu, Tsui-hua Professor, Dep. of Foreign Language and Applied Linguistics of Yuan Ze University 1. Research fellow, Institute of Buddhism and Economy, Komazawa University, Japan 2. Professor, High Institute of Theology, Renmin University of China 1/ 31 14:00-16:00 Position Position 14:00-16:00 Speaker / Position Professor Christian Jochim（moderator） Position 1/ 31 09:00-11:00 2/ 1 16:00-17:00 Moderator: Professor Ven. Hsien-Du Professor Ray Chen • Discussions and Concluding remarks 2015 Hua Yen Symposium on Buddhism January 31 ~ February 01, 2015 Organized by Hua-yen Buddhist College & Avatamsaka Buddhist Lotus Society 1/ 31 19:00-21:00 Speaker / Professor Chen,Ying-shan Position 1. Research fellow,Chung-Hwa Institute of Buddist Studies 2. Professor, Dharma Drum Buddhist College 3. Director,International Center for Huayen Studies Topics • The Contemplation in Hua-yen Buddhism and Tian-tai Buddhism Hosted by International Center for Huayen Studies The place of the Symposium: Avatamsaka Buddhist Lotus Society 50 South Main Street Milpitas, CA 95035, USA (408) 942-0874 Register: http://www.huayencollege.org/cfbs/2015e.php