Ven. Sik Hin Hung graduated from The University of Oregon in the U.S. and initially worked in the business and financial sector upon his return to Hong Kong. In 1990, he was ordained as a Buddhist monk under Grand Master Ven. Sheng Yi and later obtained an MA in Religious Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London in 1993.

He is one of the Founding Fellows of the Centre of Buddhist Studies at The University of Hong Kong, where he served as the Centre Director for nearly a decade. Currently, he is a Senior Fellow at the Centre and has been instrumental in establishing the Master of Buddhist Studies, Master of Buddhist Counselling, and the newly launched Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice of Buddhist Counselling programs. Additionally, he holds the positions of Managing Vice-President and Administrator-General at the Hong Kong Buddhist Association and had provided counselling services to the staff of the Hong Kong Hospital Authority for many years.

Ven. Hin Hung teaches meditation and has worked to "repackage" Buddhist teachings to make them more accessible for contemporary audiences. He continues to teach courses in Buddhist meditation and supervises students in Buddhist counselling. His current research projects include the "Awareness Training Program," "Dharma Therapy," "Neuroscience of Meditation," and "Guangdong Yuqie Yankou," among others. He has numerous publications on Buddhism, psychotherapy, and Buddhist education.

The Uniqueness of Dharma Therapy: Integrating Buddhist Teachings with Top-Down and Bottom-Up Interventions in One-to-One Counseling

This talk explores the unique aspects of Dharma Therapy, a personalized counseling model grounded in Buddhist teachings. It delves into how Dharma Therapy integrates both top-down and bottom-up interventions to provide a comprehensive therapeutic approach. Attendees will gain insights into the core principles of Dharma Therapy, the specific Buddhist teachings it draws upon, and the practical applications of these principles in one-to-one counseling sessions. The talk aims to highlight the benefits of this integrative approach and its relevance in modern therapeutic practices.

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