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Religion
China on Stage symposium: Xianghua Buddhist Religious Ceremony Lecture and Demonstration
Wang Kui will give the history and explanation of the music that is tied to Buddhist religious ceremonies of the Guangdong Province.
Tibetan Healing Retreat With Medicine Buddha And Yantra Yoga
Tibet House presents accomplished Tibetan lama, Lama Lobsang Palden, introducing students to the movements and postures of Tibetan Yantra Yoga, ending with chanting and a relaxing silent meditation.
Beyond Ideological Conflict: Political Incorporation of Buddhist Youth in the Early PRC
University of Minnesota's Brooks Jessup will be speaking at the University of California, Berkeley on May 9, 2012.
Exploring China’s Mountain of Echoing Halls
A seminar on Exploring China's Mountain of Echoing Halls will be held at the Smithsonian.
Situ Panchen: Creation and Cultural Engagement in 18th Century Tibet
A panel of scholars will discuss the different aspects of the life of Situ Panchen Chokyi Jungne, an individual that greatly influenced 18th century Tibet.
Confucius and the World He Created
National Committee on United States - China Relations hosts a talk by Michael Shuman on his book on the influence of Confucius in modern China.
Tibetan House Space at Labrang: An Architectural Inquiry into the Everyday Sacred and the Mundane
In this presentation, an overall view on the house space novice monks, nuns and the lay Tibetans will be rendered, followed by an introduction to three nunneries next to Labrang that were established at different time in history.
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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?