Video and Text Q&A: The Radical Other Power of Shinran
Q&A What determines the level of grade of rebirth in the Pure Land according to Master Shinran? Does Shinjin have levels to it, and is it this level of Shinjin/faith that determines the level of grade of rebirth? – Revanth C. Shinran recognizes no levels. People of Shinjin are equal and attains birth immediately upon […]
Virtual Symposium: The Radical Other Power of Shinran
Date Sat, December 11, 2021 Time 5:00 — 8:00 PM (PST) Zoom Registration This online panel, as the second of a two-part series, is sponsored by UBC’s Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhism and Contemporary Society (何鴻毅家族基金佛學與當代社會課程) and the International Association of Shin Buddhist Studies (IASBS). The Robert H. N. Ho Family […]
Video: Be the Refuge: Raising the Voices of Asian American Buddhists
Chenxing Han and Dr. Jessica Main discuss Chenxing Han’s book, Be the Refuge: Raising the Voices of Asian American Buddhists, an event hosted by Banyen Books & Sound. Chenxing Han Chenxing Han is a Bay Area–based writer whose publications have appeared in Buddhadharma, Journal of Global Buddhism, Lion’s Roar, Pacific World, Tricycle, and elsewhere. […]
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Awards $6.3 Million to ACLS For Buddhist Studies Program
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Awards $6.3 Million to ACLS To Extend Groundbreaking Program in Buddhist Studies Through 2024 The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) has been awarded a $6.3 Million grant extension by The Robert. H. N. Ho Family Foundation to continue the Program in Buddhist Studies. The new grant recognizes […]
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 […]
2021 Summer Course Offerings in Buddhist Studies
With the 2021 winter academic term coming to an end, we are excited to share two Buddhist Studies courses that will be offered this upcoming summer term! See below for the details of each course, and for registration: ASIA 250: Introduction to Buddhism Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey Kotyk Origins, basic teachings, development of Theravada, Mahayana, and […]
Webinar: Mid-Century Modern: Jōdo Shinshū and the Making of American Buddhism
DATE Mon, March 22, 2021 TIME 6:00 PM (PST) Zoom Registration We are delighted to announce UBC’s Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhism and Contemporary Society will be hosting a public talk by Dr. Scott Mitchell (Institute of Buddhist Studies) entitled: Mid-Century Modern: Jōdo Shinshū and the Making of American Buddhism […]
Webinar: Be the Refuge: Raising the Voices of Asian American Buddhists
DATE Wed, April 21, 2021 TIME 7:00 PM (PDT) Zoom Registration We are delighted to announce a book talk and interview hosted by Banyen Books & Sound, co-sponsored by UBC’s Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhism and Contemporary Society. Chenxing Han, scholar and author, will discuss her new book entitled: Be the […]
Video and Text Q&A: “Other Power” in Buddhism
Q&A What was the ‘incorrect understanding’ about, that needed to be corrected? — Ronald K. The incorrect understanding regarding emptiness was to understand it as nihilism or that nothing exists. Plus, Tathāgatagarbha proponents deemed that emptiness thought had the tendency to sap seekers from weakening aspiration or lead to, in their words, “withered mind” (linam […]
Virtual Symposium: “Other Power” in Buddhism
DATE Wed, December 16, 2020 TIME 5:00 PM (PST) Zoom Registration This online panel, as the first of a two-part series, is sponsored by UBC’s Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhism and Contemporary Society (何鴻毅家族基金佛學與當代社會課程) and the International Association of Shin Buddhist Studies (IASBS). The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program […]