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Palyul-Khyentse Chair in Buddhist Textual Studies Established at the International Buddhist College, Thailand

2 de junho de 2023

By Alicja Żmigrodzka

The landscape of Buddhist studies is changing in Asia, and especially in Southeast Asia, and the area has the potential to become a well-developed hub for the field.

No.14

Lying Flat Buddha

17 de maio de 2023

By maryann

The title refers to the recent phenomenon in mainland China of “lying flat” (Mandarin: “tang ping”), a type of passive resistance to the high pressure and competitiveness of contemporary life.

No.21

Erik Pema Kunsang

Key Points of Timeless Value

13 de maio de 2023

By maryann

"Anyone, anytime, anywhere can improve, liberate, and transcend the present state of mind. I will speak on the four timeless principles taught in the Samadhiraja-sutra (‘The King of Samadhis Sutra’)."

No.1

A Global Dharma Education Initiative

23 de abril de 2023

By maryann

When it comes to dharma education for children, Middle Way Education has taken a “heaven and earth” approach.

No.20

Dr. Gareth Sparham

A Brief History of, and Introduction to, the Śatasāhasrikāprajñāpāramitā (“The Perfection of Wisdom in One Hundred Thousand Lines”)

22 de abril de 2023

By maryann

“The Perfection of Wisdom in One Hundred Thousand Lines” is a colossal scripture. Probably the longest sacred book in existence, it comprises 12 volumes running to nearly 10,000 pages.

It's Fantastic Series

No.4

Blade Runner, Blade Runner 2049, and The Deer Hunter

7 de abril de 2023

By maryann

Rinpoche's recommendation of three different movies.

No.19

Professor Sheng-Hsin Hsu

National Taiwan University

Zhuangzi and Zen

18 de março de 2023

By maryann

The interpretation of some Zen masters’ verses and their analogy with Zhuangzi’s thought. (Lecture in Chinese)

Translation

A Journey to Connect with Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo

7 de março de 2023

By maryann

Khyentse Vision Project, a major translation initiative under Khyentse Foundation, was officially launched in July 2020 on the 200th birth anniversary of the First Khyentse, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (1820–92).

Text Preservation

2,000-year-old Gandhari Buddhist Manuscripts Find Permanent Home in Pakistan

25 de fevereiro de 2023

By Alicja Żmigrodzka

A major collection of ancient Gandhari birch bark Buddhist manuscripts was donated to the Islamabad Museum, Pakistan, on December 20, 2022.

No.18

Professor Seiji Kumagai

Kyoto University

The Past, Present, and Future of Buddhism and Buddhology in Japan

18 de fevereiro de 2023

By maryann

This talk will explore the history and current state of Buddhism and Buddhology in Japan, with an eye toward what they might aspire to become in the future.