About this Event
Unlocking the Mysteries of Tibetan Buddhism — ICB 2026 Public Lecture Series with Prof. Georgios Halkias
Event Details
Join us for a rare and illuminating two-weekend lecture series with Prof. Georgios Halkias, Director of the Centre of Buddhist Studies at the University of Hong Kong.
Through three insightful topics, Prof. Halkias will guide participants into the rich, symbolic, and esoteric dimensions of Tibetan Buddhism — from sacred imagery to the profound dynamics of Vajrayana practice.
Whether you're new to Buddhism, a seasoned practitioner, or simply curious, this is a unique chance to learn directly from one of the leading scholars in the field.
What You’ll Explore
🌄 Topic 1: Forms of the Formless — The Story of Buddhism through Visual Representation (Iconography)
Discover how Buddhist art makes the invisible visible, expressing teachings through image, symbol, and sacred form.
🙏 Topic 2: From Classroom to Cushion — The Teacher–Student Relationship in Tibetan Buddhism
Gain insight into one of the most transformative foundations of Buddhist practice: the relationship between teacher and student.
💠 Topic 3: The Secret Path of Vajrayana — Foundational Practices in Mahayana Buddhism
A two-part deep dive into meditation, ritual, and the esoteric practices unique to the Vajrayana path.
📅 Event Details
🗓 9–10 & 16–17 May 2026 (Saturdays & Sundays)
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Poh Ming Tse Temple, Singapore
🎟 Admission:
By donation (Suggested: $20 per day)
Free for students and monastics
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Prof. Georgios Halkias is a leading scholar of Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhism and the Director of the Centre of Buddhist Studies at the University of Hong Kong.
He has published widely on Buddhist philosophy, iconography, and meditation traditions, and has taught and supervised students around the world.
His work blends rigorous academic insight with deep sensitivity to lived Buddhist practice — making this lecture series accessible, enriching, and transformative for learners at all levels.
✨ All are welcome — no prior experience needed.
Reserve your seat early and immerse yourself in the profound wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Poh Ming Tse Temple, 438 Dunearn Road, Queenstown, Singapore
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