Buddhist Values and Economics: Investing in a Sustainable Future
In the context of Buddhist values, the concept of wealth and the proper means for its generation and application has been addressed by Buddha Śākyamuni nearly 2500 years ago. The study of the relation between Buddhist values and economics has been the outcome of an evolving interdisciplinary research enterprise that has gained significance over the last few decades. In view of the challenges and opportunities in the market economy of the 21st century, this international conference invites leading scholars in Buddhist Studies and Economics as well as, professionals from various fields and sectors such as, non-profit organizations, policy makers, corporates, social entrepreneurs, and so forth, to engage in genuine dialogue with the aim of sharing their knowledge and insights to this timely and relevant subject. We encourage diverse theoretical approaches and methodologies including both qualitative and quantitative research; and also, studies with a focus at the individual, organizational or sectoral levels. In our effort to bridge the academic and professional communities, scholars and practitioners are invited to give lectures, participate in panels and workshops, and address how Buddhist ethical values and philosophical perspectives could contribute to our understanding of and engagement with economy for the purpose of working together towards the creation and maintenance of a sustainable future for all species across natural, social, economic, and ethnic divides.
Conference Videos
Opening and Welcoming
13 April 2019 (8:45-9:00) Opening Ceremony
Keynote Speech
13 April 2019 (9:00-9:45)
Capitalism and Exchange: Economic Contexts of Buddhism
by Professor Richard Payne
13 April 2019 (13:15-14:00)
Buddhism and Economics: Pursuing Twin Goals of Prosperity and Happiness
by Dasho Karma Ura
13 April 2019 (16:15-17:00)
Buddhist Economic Thought and Action
by Professor Laszlo Zsolnai and Dr. Gabor Kovacs
Presentation Slides
14 April 2019 (9:00-9:45)
Buddhist Economics: Individual and Government Actions to Create an Equitable, Sustainable Future
by Professor Clair Brown
Presentation Slides
Handout
14 April 2019 (13:15-14:00)
Valuing Intelligence: Buddhist Reflection on the Attention Economy and Artificial Intelligence
by Dr. Peter D. Hershock
Handout
Paper Presentation
13 April 2019 (10:00-11:30) View Video
Wisdom, Compassion and Skillful Means: Taking Down the Walls between Business and Mission
by Charles Lief, Juris Doctor
The Urgent Need for Buddhist Values in the Economy between Utopia and Dystopia
by Professor Hendrik Opdebeeck
Presentation Slides
Why Less is More? The Need for Reflection on Prosperity and Flourishing
by Professor Knut J. Ims
Presentation Slides
13 April 2019 (14:15-15:45) View Video
Buddhist Perspective on Wealth
by Professor Venerable Jing Yin
Presentation Slides
Handout
Sharing and Restraint for Sustainable Economy
by Professor Cheng Chenhuang
Presentation Slides
Handout
Buddhist Attitudes towards Material Wealth
by Dr. Guang Xing
Presentation Slides
14 April 2019 (10:00-11:30) View Video
Jambhala in Tibetan Ritual Contexts: Vajrayana Practices for ‘Summoning the Forces of Prosperity’
by Dr. Georgios T. Halkias
Presentation Slides
Transcending above Spirituality and Materiality of Buddhist Economics: Past, Present, and Future
by Dr. Ernest C. H. Ng
Presentation Slides
The Moral Framework of Buddhist Economics in Early Buddhism
by Dr. G. A. Somaratne
Presentation Slides
14 April 2019 (14:15-15:45) View Video
Mindfulness Based Leadership
by Dr. Keren Tsuk
Presentation Slides
Is Buddhism Responsible for the Economic Backwardness of Buddhist Nations? With Special Reference to Sri Lanka.
by Professor Toshiichi Endo
Presentation Slides
The Ethical Bases of Emerging Buddhist Economic Paradigms
by Dr. Justin Whitaker
Presentation Slides
Panel
13 April 2019 (17:00-18:30)
Purpose of Capital: Making Sustainable and Mutual Impact
Ms. Annie Chen, Mr. Jed Emerson, and Dr. Ernest C. H. Ng
14 April 2019 (10:00-11:30)
Social Values in Entrepreneurship: Showcasing Stakeholders Considerations and Challenges
Mr. Francis Ngai Wah-sing, Mr. David Yeung, and Mr. Raymond Lam (Moderator)
Presentation Slides
14 April 2019 (14:15-15:45)
Sustainable Finance: A Buddhist Perspective
Ven. Sik Hin Hung, Mr. Andrew Fung Hau-chung, Mr. George S. K. Leung, and Dr. Ernest C. H. Ng (Moderator)
14 April 2019 (17:00-18:30)
The Frontier of Buddhist Economics Research & Education: What is Next?
Professor Clair Brown, Professor Hendrik Opdebeeck, and Dr. Ernest C. H. Ng
Presentation slides of Prof. Hendrik Opdebeeck
Presentation slides of Prof. Clair Brown
Presentation slides of Dr. Ernest Ng
Workshop
13 April 2019 (10:00-11:30)
Mundane and Transmundane Wisdom: Investigating the Integration and Distinction between Buddhist Philosophy and Contemporary Corporate Management Concepts
by Dr. Anthony Lok
13 April 2019 (14:15-15:45)
Personal Mastery, Leadership Excellence and Organizational Transformation
by Mrs. Julia Culen and Mr. Christian Mayhofer
Presentation Slides
13 April 2019 (17:00-18:30)
A Mahayana Buddhist Approach for Stress Management
by Ven. Sik Hin Hung and Ms. Bonnie Wu