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Religion
Essential Tibetan Buddhism, And Its Context In Tibet And The World
Tibet House US presents Professor Robert Thurman, leading a short intensive course in two sets of three and four classes. In February he will be introducing the basic concepts and practices of the tradition called “Tibetan Buddhism,” offering a glimpse into the advanced arts and sciences of the tradition; in April, he will be focusing on a study of the present global expansion of the tradition.
The Discovery of the “Four Tones”: A Review of the Relationship between Buddhism and Chinese Literature
The East Asian Studies Program at Princeton University presents a talk with Dai Yan.
The Wenzhou Model of Chinese Buddhism
Master Nengxian, Abbot of Xianyan Buddhist Temple in Wenzhou will speak at UC Santa Barbara.
Asian Images Inside-Out: What Can We Learn From the Contents of East Asian Statues?
Discussion of East Asian Buddhist images and icons by Professor James Robson of Harvard University.
Mongolian Buddhism
This conference explores the philosophies, texts, arts, and practices of Mongolian Buddhism.
The Mongols and the Church of the East
UC Berkeley International Studies Institute hosts a talk by Joel Walker.
Buddhist Home Altars: Tradition, Memory, and Innovation
Dr. Iwamura discusses her research on altar practice among Japanese American Jodo Shin Buddhists and what it reveals about their spiritual orientation, institutional dynamics, and current challenges.
The Presence of the Past in Today`s China
Bowers Museum presents Session II of "Understanding China: Past & Present."
Wu, Leaving for the Rising Sun: Chinese Zen Master Yinyuan and the Authenticity Crisis in Early Modern East Asia, 2015
Jiang Wu's book was reviewed for the History of Asia discussion list by Stefania Travagnin and is reprinted here via Creative Commons license.
Good Confucians Behaving Badly: Thoughts on the Vulnerability of Integrity
The East Asian Studies Center at the Indiana University presents a talk with Michael Ing.
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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?