Public Lecture: Guang Xing on the Compatibility of Buddhism and Secular Values
“The Relevance of Buddhism to Modern Society” Presented by Professor Guang Xing, Centre of Buddhist Studies, the University of Hong Kong. Date: Thursday May 31, 2007 Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM Place: Institute of Asian Research, C.K. Choi Building Room 120, 1855 West Mall In contemporary society, there are many concepts influencing and affecting our […]
Public Lecture: Paul Arai on Ritual in Contemporary Japan
“The Power of Rituals to Harm or to Heal” Presented by Paula Arai, Assistant Professor of Religion, Asian Studies, Carleton College. Date: Wednesday October 4, 2006 Time: 12:00 – 1:15 PM Place: Institute of Asian Research, C.K. Choi Building Room 120, 1855 West Mall Exploring the multi-valent dynamics of ritualized behavior illuminates the worldviews, moral […]
Public Lecture: Jing Yin on Buddhist Teachings in Daily Life
“The Art of Happiness: Buddhist Teachings in Daily Life” Presented by Dr. Jing Yin, Director, Centre of Buddhist Studies, The University of Hong Kong. Date: Thursday September 29, 2005 Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM Place: HSBC Hall, UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson How can meditation help us overcome anxiety, anger, fear and jealousy? How can […]