On the afternoon of October 8, 2013 (local time in America), in Harvard Memory Church, Ven. Abbot Yongxin gave the teachers and students of Harvard University a lecture entitled as “The Practical Wisdom and Spiritual Cultivation of Buddhism” which was well received. Professor Du Weiming, dean of the Institute for Advanced Humanistic Studies, PKU chaired the lecture. Professor Arthur Kleinman, director of Harvard University Asia Center, Professor Michael Plett, chairman of the Religious Committee of Harvard University, Master Hengshi and other distinguished guests were present.