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Buddhism
The Divine Feminine in Tibetan Esoteric Buddhism
The Crow Collection of Asian Art presents an exhibition on female divinity in Buddhist art.
Bridging Realms: Contemporary Tibetan Art
Tibet House US presents an exhibit on contemporary Tibetan art.
Wei-Cheng Lin, Broken Bodies: The Death of Buddhist Icons and Their Changing Ontology in 10th-12th Century China
Stanford Ho Center for Buddhist Studies hosts a talk by Wei-Cheng Lin as part of their TT & WF Chao Buddhist Art Series
Masterworks of Himalayan Art
The Rubin Museum hosts an exhibit of Himalayan art.
NY Premiere Event - Waking Buddha Live: Contemplative Immersive Cinema
Tibet House presents a screening and meditation with filmmaker/artist John Halpern.
West Los Angeles Obon Festival
Obon is a Buddhist observance that was originally observed in Mahayana Buddhist countries, including China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. Obon season is a time to express our gratitude to loved ones who have passed on before us.
Conspicuous Dharma: Han Chinese Practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism in the PRC
UCLA Center for Chinese Studies hosts a talk by John Osburg
Spellbound: A Lecture by Professor James Benn
The USC East Asian Studies Center presents a talk by Professor Benn to explore the twin themes of seduction and spellcraft in the scripture and focus on the figure of Ananda’s seductress, the Matangi girl.
Heng-Ching Shih: "The Development of Buddhist Studies and education in Modern Taiwan - A Monastic in Academia"
Stanford Ho Center for Buddhist Studies presents a talk by Heng-Ching Shih
Mongolian Buddhism
This conference explores the philosophies, texts, arts, and practices of Mongolian Buddhism.
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Featured Articles
January 4, 2024
We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
Events
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 4:00pm
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?