Asst. Prof. Dr. Lang Heping (Fa Qing)

Sanskrit, Abhidharma, Meditation

Asst. Prof. Dr. Lang Heping (Fa Qing) obtained his Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies at the University of Calgary, Canada, in 2001. Since then, he has been teaching Buddhism in Chinese and English in China, Malaysia and Thailand. He is now a senior lecturer and the Dean of the Graduate School at International Buddhist College. He is currently working on early meditation texts in Chinese Buddhism.

His recent publications (in English language) include:
Lang, Heping [Fa Qing]. "The Perception of Light: Immeasurable Love-kindness and Peace." World Peace: Buddhist Approaches To Conflict Resolution, Reconciliation, And Healing. Edited By Thich Nhat Tu and Mallepalli Laxmaiah. World Buddhist Peace Conference 2026. 27th -29th March 2026, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Pp:447-511.

"Practice of Meditation in China in the Present Day: A Study Based on Theravada, Tiantai, and Chan Buddhism." in Buddhist in the 21st Century: 130 Years of Excellence of Buddhist Maha Vihara, Malaysia, edited by Panahaduwe Yasassi and Pusselle Wineetha. Kuala Lumpur: Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society, 2025: 459-475.

“Unity and Inclusivity in Tian Tai Buddhism and Its Significance for World Peace.” In Fostering Unity: Collaborative Efforts for Global Harmony, eds. Thich Duc Thien and Thich Nhat Tu. Ho Chi Minh: Hong Duc Publishing House, 2025, pp.215-216. PDF, https://www.undv2025vietnam.com/en/fostering-unity-collaborative-efforts...

“What is the External Body in the Mindfulness of Breathing.” eJournal of Buddhist Research Studies, Vol.11, 2024. PDF, http://research.thanhsiang.org/ 2024vol11

“How to Define Breathing Long and Short in Ānāpānasati.” eJournal of Buddhist Research Studies, Vol. 10, 2023. pp.2-16. PDF, http://research.thanhsiang.org/ node/34

"The Development of Aśubha Meditation in the Sarvāstivādin Tradition." International Buddhist College 15th Anniversary Buddhist Studies Conference. Kuala Lumpur: Berjaya Time Square Hotel, September 1, 2019.

"Different Interpretations on Anugama (following breathing) in the Theravāda and Sarvāstivāda." The 2nd International Academic Forum in Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism. The Meditation Technique in Theravada and Mahayana: Theory and Practice. IBSC, MCU. Thailand， December 19, 2019. pp. 268-291.

Teaching workload at IBC (Both Chinese and English Medium)
SM106: Computer Literacy and Skills
ST302R (BL305): Nikāya and Agāma Literature
ME6207: Theory and Practice of Buddhist Meditation
MC6207: 佛教禅修理论
MC6102: 大乘佛教
MC6205: 阿毗達摩宗派理論概觀
MC6211: 阿毗达磨教义和争论
SK301: Sanskrit: Grammar and Syntax I
SK401: Sanskrit: Grammar and Syntax II

Current Research Project:
Classic Meditation texts before 5th Century in China