Public Lecture: Raoul Birnbaum on Hongyi Dashi, the 20th Century Chinese Monk
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhism and Contemporary Society and the UBC Buddhist Studies Forum are delighted to welcome Professor Raoul Birnbaum (University of California, Santa Cruz). He will present a lecture entitled, “Biographical Imperatives, Autobiographical Pacts: Hongyi Dashi and the Construction of Buddhist Lives in 20th c. China” Tuesday, March 17, 2015 | 3:00 to 4:30 pm […]
Public Lecture: Brenton Sullivan on Tibetan Buddhist Monasticism
“Between Heaven and Hell: The Daily Life of Tibetan Buddhist Monks and the Social Fabric of Tibet” Talk by Brenton Sullivan, Sunday, February 22, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., in Room 120 of the C. K. Choi Building. The image of monasteries in Tibet has suffered from the same sort of distortion affecting Tibetan history and society more […]
Tomorrow!: Public Lecture by LeRon Harrison on Japanese Buddhism and Gagaku, or Court Music
The Centre for Japanese Research at UBC is proud to sponsor a public lecture by Prof. LeRon Harrison from the University of Oregon. Prof. Harrison will speak about: “Buddhism and Gagaku“ Date: Thursday, February 5th, 2015 Time: 4:00 – 5:30 pm Venue: Room 120, C.K. Choi Building, 1855 West Mall Gagaku (Japanese court music) and Buddhism […]
Public Lecture: Mikael Adolphson on Violence, Warfare, and Buddhism in Japanese Society
Prof. Mikael Adolphson from University of Alberta will deliver a talk entitled “Violence, Warfare and Buddhism in Japanese Society” Date: January 15 (Thursday) Time: 4:00-5:30 pm. Venue: Room 120, C.K. Choi Building, University of British Columbia, 251 – 1855 West Mall This talk is sponsored by the UBC Tzu-chi Buddhist Studies Forum and the Centre for Japanese Research. […]
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhism and Contemporary Society
On October 17, 2014, The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation and the University of British Columbia (UBC) announced the renaming of the University’s Chair and Program in Buddhism and Contemporary Society to The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Chair in Buddhism and Contemporary Society and The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhism and […]
Workshop: Charlotte von Verschuer on The Illustrated Biography of the Priest Ippen
Thanks to the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies and the Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver, Professor Christina Laffin will be hosting Dr. Charlotte von Verschuer from the École pratique des hautes études (EPHE) for a week long visit as part of the French Scholars Series. Through the support of the Robert H.N. Ho Family […]
Renaming Ceremony: The RHNHFF Program in Buddhism and Contemporary Society
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Chair And Program In Buddhism and Contemporary Society Recognition Ceremony at the University of British Columbia October 17, 2014 | 11:00 am Institute of Asian Research at the CK Choi Building Remarks Professor Gage Averill Dean, Faculty of Arts Professor Yves Tiberghien Director, Institute of Asian Research Professor […]
Public Lecture: André Laliberté on Buddhist Philanthropy in China
UBC’s Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program, funded by The Tung Lin Kok Yuen Canada Foundation, is pleased to welcome Professor André Laliberté, for a talk entitled “The Growth of Buddhist philanthropy in contemporary China,” on June 16, 2014 at the Institute for Asian Research, UBC, Point Grey campus. Date: Monday, June 16 Time: 4:00-6:00 […]
Workshop: Buddhism and the Work of Care
UBC’s Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program will present a workshop on Buddhist perspectives on the work of care: Date: Friday, May 9th, 2014 Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm (Doors open at 1:30pm) Place: C. K. Choi Building, Room 120 Lectures are free and open to the public. To account for numbers, please RSVP here.
Public Lecture: Rongdao Lai on Student-Monks and the Rise of Social Engagement in Modern Chinese Buddhism
UBC’s Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program presents a lecture by the Venerable Rongdao Lai. “Becoming Citizens: Student-Monks and the Rise of Social Engagement in Modern Chinese Buddhism” Date: Wednesday, 9 April 2014 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM Place: Room 120, C.K. Choi Building, 1855 West Mall Lectures are free and open to the public. Seating […]