Date: 17 Oct 2026 (Sat)
Time: 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Venue: Buddhist Library Level 2
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We are honoured to welcome Dr Jenny Hung for a Dhamma talk at the Buddhist Library.
Co-sponsor : Mee Toh Foundation
Topic : Introspection in Early Buddhism: A Study of Sati in the Four Satipaṭṭhānas
Contemporary philosophers define introspection as the process of understanding one’s current or recent mental states. This chapter explores the idea of sati in the practice of satipaṭṭhāna in the context of early Buddhism. I argue that sati, in the context of practicing satipaṭṭhāna, involves a kind of introspection as defined within contemporary philosophy. This chapter investigates the role of introspection in early Buddhist teachings, highlighting its significance as a beneficial practice for well-being and a tool for achieving enlightenment. Ultimately, this chapter argues for the continued relevance of introspection in both psychological and spiritual contexts.
About Dr Jenny Hung
Dr. Jenny Hung is an assistant professor in the Division of Humanities at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a visiting associate professor in the Department of Philosophy at the National University of Singapore. She has two PhDs, one in philosophy, another in nanophysics. She investigates the nature of the self from both the Western and Eastern perspectives. She is now working on two books: Between Buddha-nature and Emptiness: The Peak Era of Chinese Buddhism (Oxford University Press) and Between Identity and Unity: The Self within Chinese Oneness Philosophy (under review).
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