Video: Mid-Century Modern: Jōdo Shinshū and the Making of American Buddhism (with Q&A)
Q&A Fantastic presentation, Scott. One question: when can we preorder the book? And, thank you for making me understand better how I came to Buddhism through white writers like Kerouac and Watts but never heard of the American Shin Buddhists who nurtured them until 30 years later. — Ann G. A book proposal is currently […]
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 […]
UBC Creates First North American Contemporary Buddhist Studies Program with $4 Million Gift
UBC Public Affairs | MEDIA RELEASE | FEBRUARY 2, 2006 The University of British Columbia has established North America’s first Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program thanks to a $4 million gift from The Tung Lin Kok Yuen Canada Foundation. “We’re delighted by this generous gift, which will enable UBC to explore the application of Buddhist […]