Public Lectures: Michael Zimmermann on Indian Buddhist Views of State Violence and the Possibility of Social Engagement
Professor Michael Zimmermann will be giving two lectures (April 26 and 27, 2010). “Is Violence Avoidable? On War and Peace in Indian Buddhism.” “Engaged Buddhism: Social Entanglement with Spiritual Gain?”
First Meeting of the Lower Mainland Buddhism Group
Workshop: Connecting with Vancouver Buddhist Communities held on December 15, 2009 at the Institute of Asian Research. 25 leaders and organizers from different Buddhist communities in the Vancouver area, including those affiliated with Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Southeast Asian Theravada, Tibetan, and Engaged Buddhist traditions, came together on December 15, 2009. Discussions ranged from the possibility […]
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: Kate Crosby on Buddhist Responses to the Tsunami
“Buddhist Responses to the Tsunami” Presented by Professor Kate Crosby, Visiting Numata Professor, McGill University, Montreal. Date: Monday October 16, 2006 Time: 12:00 – 1:15 PM Place: Institute of Asian Research, C.K. Choi Building Room 120, 1855 West Mall This talk examines the religious responses and interpretations to the December 2004 tsunami among Buddhists in […]
Public Lecture: Kate Crosby on the Tsunami and Sri Lankan Buddhist Reponses
“Buddhist Responses to the Tsunami” Presented by Dr. Kate Crosby, Visiting Numata Professor, McGill University, Montreal. Date: Monday October 16, 2006 Time: 12:00 – 1:15 PM Place: Institute of Asian Research, C.K. Choi Building Room 120, 1855 West Mall This talk examines the religious responses and interpretations to the December 2004 tsunami among Buddhists in […]
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 […]