
Empowering the future
with wisdom and compassion
TIMELINE
The Centre of Buddhist Studies (CBS) is the first academic centre to focus on Buddhist Studies at local universities. Since its inauguration in 2002, progressive developments have been made and much recognition has been gained from both The University of Hong Kong and various public sectors. Some of the milestones in the history of our Centre are highlighted below.
2002
Inauguration of the Centre in affiliation with the Faculty of Social SciencesLaunch of the Master of Buddhist Studies programmeFirst office located in Meng Wah ComplexAdmitted the first batch of PhD studentsBegan offering undergraduate elective coursesDirectorship by Ven. Dr. Jing Yin (2002-2010)2003
Establishment of the Centre’s library in Meng Wah ComplexOffered the first broadening course “Money, Love and Morality” for undergraduates2004
Re-located from Meng Wah Complex to May Hall2005
Establishment of the CBS Alumni Association2009
Re-affiliated to the Faculty of Arts2010
Offered the first Common Core Course “Buddhism and Chinese Culture” for undergraduatesDirectorship by Ven. Sik Hin Hung (2010-2018)2012
Relocated from May Hall to the Centennial Campus10th Anniversary Celebration2016
Launched the minor in Buddhist Studies for undergraduates2017
15th Anniversary Celebration2018
Launched the Master of Buddhist Counselling programmeThe number of graduates of the Master of Buddhist Studies programme exceeds 1,000Directorship held by Dr. Guang Xing (2018-2022)2020
Launched the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice of Buddhist Counselling in collaboration with HKU SPACE2021
Established the TLKY-HKUCBS Buddhist Counselling CentreThe total number of student enrolment in undergraduate electives exceeded 3,0002022-2023
20th Anniversary CelebrationOffered advanced Sanskrit, Pāli and Tibetan language coursesDirectorship by Prof. Georgios T. Halkias (2022-present)