From June 16-June 23, I attended the conference "Christianity and China: Globalization and Local Identity" in San Jose State University and gave a major presentation entitled, "Rethinking the Development of Christianity in China from Chinese Buddhist Indigenization Experience."

After the conference, I participated in the Fifth Advanced Summer Institute of American Religious Culture held by Chinese Christian Scholars Association in North America and visited San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia, New York and the District of Columbia. I was fortunate to have many chances for academic exchanges with professors from various universities and seminaries, and to take part in many activities held by religious groups.

Then, from July 20-July 28, I visited American Purlinton University in Los Angeles and gave a lecture entitled "Religious Faith & Individual Family."

During this OLP trip, I not only gained exposure to the different regions of United States, but also developed friendships with Americans. Both the host institutes and I benefited greatly. The main benefits, all of which have left deep impressions on me, are the following: (1) I shared information about my country with my American friends and provided expertise in my professional field of Chinese philosophy and religion to university faculty and students. (2) Both of the host institutes and I experienced greater cross-cultural dialogue and understanding. My conclusion, and I sincerely feel this to be true, is that religion, especially Christianity, played an important role in the founding and development of the United States, and it still plays an active role in today's American society. (3) The host institutes have made plans for future cooperation with me and are looking forward to future collaborations with my university as well. In short, the OLP experience has been wonderful for all parties involved.