Applications Open for the 2017 – 2018 Competition Year of The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhist Studies
The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) invites applications in the 2017-2018 competition year of The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhist Studies. CLICK HERE TO APPLY About the Program In cooperation with the Foundation, ACLS offers an integrated set of fellowship and grant competitions supporting work that will expand the understanding […]
Buddhist Women: Practitioners and Teachers Past and Present
In this workshop we will hear about the activities of Buddhist women in both historical and contemporary contexts. The speakers will present examples from different cultural spheres, including China, Japan, and the US. Audience members will have opportunities to ask questions and participate in discussions about the inclusion of women in teaching and practice of […]
Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies: Call for Papers — Edition 13 (2018)
The Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies is accepting articles for the 13th edition (2018). The submission deadline for the edition is September 30, 2017. The editorial board recognizes the inherently interdisciplinary and international nature of contemporary Buddhist studies and is open to submissions from scholars working in, but not limited to, anthropology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, […]
Social Subjects and Esoteric Buddhist Ritual: Reflections on Dr. Charles D. Orzech’s Talk at UBC’s Department of Asian Studies
On February 9, 2017, Dr. Charles Orzech of the University of Glasgow visited University of British Columbia’s Asian Centre and gave a lecture titled “Liturgy, Icon, and Text in the Development of Esoteric Buddhism.” Dr. Orzech is Reader in Religion, Conflict and Transition in the School of Critical Studies at the University of Glasgow and Professor Emeritus […]
Update—MA Buddhist Art: History and Conservation at The Courtauld Institute of Art
Last year, UBC was honoured to welcome Professor David Park for a screening of Buddhist Art: A Fragile Inheritance. Professor Park is Director of The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Centre for Buddhist Art and Conservation at The Courtauld Institute of Art, which includes an MA program in art conservation. The Institute recently announced a new format for the […]
Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies: Call for Papers – Edition 12 (2017)
The Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies, published by the David See Chai Lam Centre for International Communication, is a scholarly peer-reviewed, open access, online journal covering all aspects of Buddhist studies. The editorial board recognizes the inherently interdisciplinary and international nature of contemporary Buddhist studies and is open to submissions from scholars working in, but not limited […]
Green Monday – From Mindful Eating to Mindful Ecosystem — July 24
Link to David Yeung’s interview with Tricycle Magazine
Conference Page Posted for “Buddhism in the Global Eye”
We are happy to inform you that the conference website has been updated with registration information, abstracts, schedule, links to detailed posts for the keynote addresses and more. Click here to visit the conference webpage Buddhism in the Global Eye: Beyond East and West University of British Columbia • August 10–12, 2016 Click here to register This […]