The Embodied Mind: Tricycle Interviews UBC Philosopher Evan Thompson
Recently, UBC’s Professor Evan Thompson shared his thoughts and research on Buddhism and science in an interview for Tricycle Magazine. “To be fruitful, the encounter between Buddhism and science demands intellectual boundary crossers—rare scholars who are expert in both realms, who can translate ideas across the divide and identify and critically appraise assumptions each side brings […]
Report: Mark Unno on Shin Buddhism and Interreligious Dialogue
On September 23, 2010, at the I.K. Barber Learning Centre, UBC, Professor Mark Unno spoke before an audience of 60 interested individuals on: “Shin Buddhism in Interreligious Dialogue: A World of Teaching and Learning” In his talk, Professor Unno asked: “What is the potential of Shin Buddhism for dialogue with other religious groups in a […]
Photos from Mark Unno’s Lecture – “Shin Buddhism in Interreligious Dialogue: A World of Teaching and Learning”
Professor Mark Unno delivered a lecture at UBC’s I.K. Barber Learning Centre on September 23, 2010:“Shin Buddhism in Interreligious Dialogue: A World of Teaching and Learning” Original post for the event HERE
Public Lecture: Mark Unno on Shin Buddhism and Interreligious Dialogue
UBC’s Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program presents a lecture by Mark Unno, Assistant Professor of East Asian Religions at the University of Oregon: “Shin Buddhism in Interreligious Dialogue: A World of Teaching and Learning” Date: Thursday, September 23, 2010 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM Place: I.K. Barber Learning Centre, 1961 East Mall, Dodson Room
ASIA 250: Introduction to Buddhism, Winter 2010
Introduction to Buddhism: Indian Subcontinent to the New World (3 credits) Course Syllabus Excerpt Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00-10:00 Buchanan D222 Instructor: Jessica L. Main, jessica.main@ubc.ca, (604) 822-9305, C.K. Choi Building, Room 283 Office hours: Mondays, 10:00 am to 11:30 am Course Description: Beginning with the origins of Buddhism on the Indian subcontinent (c. 6th century BCE), this […]
Photos from Ven. Dhammajoti’s Lectures
Venerable Professor Dhammajoti presented two lectures at UBC: March 15, 2006 – “The Sarvāstivāda Theory of Simultaneous Causality.” Original post for the event HERE March 16, 2006 – “Two Buddhist Theories of Knowledge.” Original post for the event HERE
Public Lecture: Ven. Dhammajoti on Buddhism and Causality
“The Sarvāstivāda Theory of Simultaneous Causality” Presented by Venerable Professor Dhammajoti, Centre of Buddhist Studies, The University of Hong Kong. Date: Thursday March 15, 2006 Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM Place: Institute of Asian Research, C.K. Choi Building Room 120, 1855 West Mall In the history of Buddhist thought, the Sarvāstivāda school was the first […]