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Kindfulness Symposium

5SAT6SUN/ 12 / 2026

Wisdom, Humanity, Technologies: From Ancient to Emerging Times cum 7th Anniversary Celebration of the Science & Art of Happiness Certificate Programme

Two days of keynote presentations, panel discussions, and six afternoon streams you choose between

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from HK$200

5 – 6 December 2026
09:00 – 18:00
Tsz Shan Monastery · Tai Po, Hong Kong
Organiser
Tsz Shan Monastery · Tsz Shan Institute
In partnership with
Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley
Sponsor
Li Ka Shing Foundation
Introduction

Wisdom, Humanity, Technologies:From Ancient to Emerging Times

The Kindfulness Symposium 2026 brings together distinct voices from diverse fields to reflect on the evolving relationship between wisdom, humanity, and technologies.

Drawing on perspectives from neuroscience, psychology, art, anthropology, public health, contemplative traditions, and computer science and engineering, the symposium invites an open dialogue across disciplines and generations.

As technologies continue to reshape how we think, learn, relate, and live, the symposium creates a space to consider enduring questions alongside emerging possibilities — and to explore what wisdom might offer, and what humanity might become.

How your day works

One Plenary Morning, an Afternoon You Choose

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  1. 09:00 – 09:30
    Opening
    Opening Ceremony· Mr. Walter Ngai, JP — Tsz Shan Monastery
  2. 09:30 – 10:15
    Keynote
    Keynote 1· Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thomas — UC Berkeley
  3. 10:15 – 11:00
    Keynote
    Keynote 2· Prof. Eric Loucks — Brown University
  4. 11:00 – 12:00
    Panel
    Panel Discussion 1: When Mindfulness Meets AI· Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thomas — UC Berkeley, Prof. Eric Loucks — Brown University, Prof. Samuel Wong — The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prof. De Kai — Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Mr. Walter Ngai, JP — Tsz Shan Monastery
  5. 12:00 – 13:00
    Panel
    Panel Discussion 2: How Today’s Innovators Change the Way We Live· Dr. Eve Ekman — UC Berkeley, Prof. John Nguyet Erni — Lingnan University, Mr. Ivan Lau — Pantheon Lab Limited, Ms. Olivia Low — Tsz Shan Monastery
  6. 13:00 – 14:30
    Lunch
Six afternoon streams

Six Ways to Spend the Afternoon

From indoor seminars to outdoor experiences, find your own path to Kindfulness. Capacity varies by stream.

Stream A
English

Seminar

Lecture Hall · 280 places per session
Stream B
English

Workshop

Omnia Hall · 100 places per session
Stream C
English / Cantonese

Immersive Sound Healing Experience

Joyful Terrace · 100 places per session
Stream D
English / Cantonese

Kindfulness under the Tree

Mindful Path · 60 places per session
Stream E
English / Cantonese

Harvard CAMLab & Buddhist Museum Tour

Buddhist Art Museum · 90 places per session
Stream F
English / Cantonese

Experiential Tech Corner + Ten Great Vows Pilgrimage Stamp Tour

Various Locations · 40 places per session
Speakers

Minds Across Disciplines

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  • Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thomas

    Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley

  • Prof. Eric Loucks

    Brown University

  • Prof. Eugene Yuejin Wang

    Harvard University

  • Dr. Eve Ekman

    Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley

  • Prof. Samuel Wong

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

  • Prof. David A Palmer

    The University of Hong Kong

Tickets

Choose How You Take Part

Choose from three ticket types, for one or two days

On-site

09:00 – 18:00

1-Day Ticket
Early bird
HK$980HK$780
2-Day Pass
Early bird
HK$1,680HK$1,560

Concessions

StudentHK$780GGSC StudentHK$680
  • Morning keynotes and panel discussions
  • Three afternoon sessions, chosen by you
  • Vegetarian lunch
  • Free shuttle bus to and from Tai Wo
  • E-certificate of attendance
  • One-month review access after the event

Afternoon sessions have their own capacities · subject to availability

Attend On-site

Hybrid

09:00 – 13:00 online · 14:30 – 18:00 on-site

1-Day TicketHK$680
2-Day PassHK$1,360
  • Morning keynotes and panels (online)
  • Afternoon at the monastery
  • Three afternoon sessions, chosen by you
  • Free shuttle bus to and from Tai Wo
  • E-certificate of attendance
  • One-month review access after the event

Morning online, afternoon on-site

Attend Hybrid

Online

09:00 – 13:00

1-Day TicketHK$200
2-Day PassHK$400
  • Live stream of the morning plenary
  • E-certificate of attendance
  • One-month review access after the event

The afternoon streams are on-site only and are not broadcast.

Join Online

Limited Seats Registration Open

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