Buddhism”s Theories and Methods in Dispelling Mental Afflictions

　　- Talk at Sun Yat-sen University

　　Evening of 12 June 2011

　　Opening words by the MC:

　　Good evening everyone! I am simply representing the Sun Yat-sen University, School of Philosophy Management Philosophy Doctoral Research Student Association to welcome you all to the 3rd Doctoral Research Forum.

　　Upon entering the gates of Sun Yat-sen University, you encounter Dr. Sun Yat-Sen. First, one of our university traditions: singing the Sun Yat-sen University song. Please stand, I will lead:

　　Among white clouds and high mountains, where the Pearl River water long flows, stands our school, becoming the pride of the nation.

　　Hand crafted by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, leaving a blooming legacy to study extensively, enquire accurately, reflect carefully,

　　Discriminate clearly, practice earnestly, to be the backbone of a nation. A vast number of outstanding students are gathered here together.

　　Learning for practical purposes, we go on improving ourselves. Fostering and developing, we carry forward our views.

　　Revitalize the Chinese nation, let we never forget.

　　Wonderful, please take a seat! Now let us welcome Khenpo Sodargye with our warmest applause -

　　Our Management Philosophy Doctoral Research Student Association was established in the first lunar month of this year. Since its inception, it has received the close attention of the school, the faculty, and the strong support of our doctoral and research students.

　　In order to establish long-term academic exchange for research and doctoral students, and to become a platform for lifelong learning, at our inception, we ensured that each year we would organize from time to time large-scaled expert forums.

　　Under everyone”s great support and efforts, during the 1st Forum, we were very honoured to have invited the former secretary of education of the Party School of the Central Committee of C.P.C., Professor Wang Ruipu. He was essentially the class teacher of General Secretary Hu Jintao. Professor Wang gave a talk on “The State and Risks of China”s Economic and Social Development”, and interpreted the 12th Five Year Plan for us.

　　The following 2nd Forum, we were able to invite a patriarch of the Sun Yat-sen University School of Philosophy, renowned contemporary historian, the 80-year-old Professor Yuan Weishi. Professor gave the keynote speech on “The Revolution of 1911 and 20th Century China”, taking us on a trip down the Xinhai Revolution memory lane.

　　This 3rd Forum, we are honoured to form ties with the great master of Tibetan Buddhism, Khenpo Sodargye. He will give us a talk on “Buddhism”s Theories and Methods in Dispelling Mental Afflictions”. It may be raining heavily outside today, but many of you have gathered here, which is a testament to Khenpo”s influence and charisma.

　　In recent years, Khenpo has been invited by Peking University, Tsinghua University, Fudan University, and Zhejiang University. Yesterday, he just came from Central China Normal University to our Sun Yat-sen University to give a Buddhist Studies talk. All this that Khenpo has done has initiated a new chapter in the friendly exchange between Buddhism and the Science & Arts arena.

　　Now, please let us welcome Khenpo with our warmest applause -

　　The Sun Yat-sen University school song you just sang is beautiful. When I entered the university, I saw that the entire campus is also very beautiful. A renowned school indeed has its good fortune and its unique feature.

　　1. In unity with Sun Yat-sen University motto, expounding the importance of learning for practical purposes

　　I am very honoured to be here today for this interchange with the students. Sun Yat-sen University was created by Mr. Sun Yat-sen, he even wrote the school motto in his own hand: “Study extensively…

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