The Centre is an organisation for Buddhist laity in Hong Kong who are subservient to the teachings of the Buddha and who inherit the fine tradition of Buddhism to purify life and embody Humanistic Buddhism. Adopting a contemporary, knowledgeable, rational, open-minded, simple, non-theistic, non-idol and non-sectarian attitude, it introduces Buddhist teachings and promotes concepts of practising Buddhist teachings to the community of Hong Kong. It strives to promote the integration of Buddhist teachings into contemporary life. The address of the Centre is 2/F (Meditation Hall and Lecture Rooms) and 16/F (Office), Hong Kong Jewellery Building, 178-180 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong.

The Centre is a non-profit making charity organisation approved by and registered with the HKSAR Government.

Aim

The aim of the Centre is: 'Experience and understand life with both wisdom and faith.'

Duties

The Centre liaises with and unites all members and, under the organisation of the Centre, assists the laity in learning, understanding and experiencing a happy life, and spreads such happiness to other members of the community. It sets up the image of authentic Buddhist teachings, admits laity followers to receive the teachings of the Buddha, so that the general public understands that Buddhism is not superstitious faith and at the same time followers of different religious faith understand Buddhist teachings.

Membership

Any laity who agrees to and is willing to abide by the Articles of Association of the Centre may apply for becoming a member of the Centre.