Events
Academic Research and Faith
13 Mar 2025
15:00 – 17:00
Fung King Hey Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
the Abbot of Po Lin Monastery/Professor, Nanjing University
Venerable Jing Yin, currently serves as the Abbot of Po Lin Monastery, a professor and doctoral supervisor at Nanjing University, the Director of Centre of Buddhist Studies at Hong Kong Chu Hai College, a visiting professor at the University of Hong Kong, a member of the Board of Directors at Hong Kong Nang Yan College of Higher Education, and a subject expert for the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications. He has previously held the position of Director of the HKU Centre of Buddhist Studies.
In the realm of academia where rationality is paramount, faith is often seen as a non-scientific “other.” Are the two necessarily in opposition? This lecture will delve into the complex interactions between academic research and systems of faith, analyzing the intertwining of rational inquiry and spiritual pursuit from multiple perspectives, including the philosophy of science and religious studies. Master Jingyin will share valuable research experiences, discussing how faith influences academic thinking and their mutual interactions. The master will also conduct an in-depth analysis of belief systems across different cultural contexts and explore their potential impacts on research methodologies and outcomes.
