“慈悲, 佛道之根本”，兴慈运悲、拔苦与乐，是佛教的根本要义，也是世界佛教徒念兹在兹、躬行实践的重要内容。面对贫富差距扩大、地区发展不均衡、自然社会灾难频仍的世界性难题，佛教团体在社会公益、慈善救济等方面可以发挥哪些独特的作用？这些事业具有什么样的教义基础和宗教价值？在事业发展过程中面临什么样的问题？分享成功的经验，探讨存在的问题，共创佛教慈善与公益事业的未来。

“Compassion is the root of Buddhism.” To promote loving kindness and practice compassion, eliminate suffering and give happiness – this is the fundamental essence of Buddhism, and an important concept which world Buddhists should bear in mind and humbly put into practice. In the face of world issues such as growing disparity between rich and poor, unequal regional development, and frequent natural disasters, which unique functions can Buddhist organizations exhibit to contribute to social welfare and charity relieves? What doctrinal foundations and religious values do these enterprises have? What kind of problems would they face in the process of development? This subforum aims to share successful experiences, investigate on the existing problems and create together the future of Buddhist charity and social welfare enterprises.