Robert Thurman - Buddhism & Crisis
Sunday April 27/2008
8:00 pm
Chan Shun Concert Hall
Copresented by UBC’s College for Interdisciplinary Studies and the Tung Link Kok Yuen Canada Foundation Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program Lecture Series
The New York Times recently said Thurman "is considered the leading American expert on Tibetan Buddhism." Known for popularizing the Buddha's teachings, he is an eloquent and passionate speaker, and is the author of many books on Tibet, Buddhism, art, politics and culture, most recently, Infinite Life: Seven Virtues for Living Well.
His knowledge is grounded in 35 years of academic scholarship, and he is the Jey Tsong Khapa Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University, President of the Tibet House U.S., a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Tibetan civilization, and President of the American Institute of Buddhist Studies.
“Buddhism is more than a ‘religion’ as we currently use the term, and includes a scientific vision, a multi-faceted educational system, and a resilient ethical way of life. It provided the matrix of a number of Asian cultures, and now makes itself felt around the world - but not as a competitively missionary religion. This lecture will explore this thesis in the context of the crisis we face as a struggling human species on an overstressed planet,” says Thurman.
His lecture will be a timely discussion on the role of Buddhism in contemporary society.
UBC’s College for Interdisciplinary Studies supports interdisciplinary research and teaching across UBC.
The Tung Link Kok Yuen Canada Foundation Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program Lecture Series is jointly administered by the Institute of Asian Research and the Department of Asian Studies and is sponsored by the Tung Link Kok Yuen Canada Foundation, a non-profit organization promoting Buddhist teachings and culture.
Please note there is a limit of 2 tickets per person.
This event is part of the celebration of UBC's 100th Anniversary.
In 1908, the provincial government proclaimed the University Act to establish British Columbia's first higher education institution. From this act of foresight, UBC has grown into one of the world's best public Universities by richly serving its provincial, national and global communities through its core mission of teaching, research and service.
Throughout 2008 UBC will celebrate 100 years of achievement with a diverse line up of events. Visit the Centenary website www.100.ubc.ca for all the details.
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