News

UACBS Published the 25th Issue of Chinese Buddhist Canon Research Newsletter The 25th issue presents readers with current academic information on books and research papers, auctions as well as the collection of Yongle Southern Canon and the…

Khyentse Foundation is going to present the 23rd Goodman Lecture, “In Search of Zen Studies: The Central Role of Chan/Zen Syncretism,” which will be given by Professor Albert Welter of the University of Arizona on Saturday November 11, 2023 at 4:…

Dear Friends of the Center for Buddhist Studies,   We cordially invite you to join us on November 6th at 11 am for the next lecture on "Chan and Martial Arts of Shaolin Temple 少林寺的禪與武." You can participate either in person at the Alumni Lounge (Room…

Dr. John Johnston, our senior fellow, delivered a special lecture at The Japan Foundation, Bangkok, exploring the  history of Ōbaku Zen and its profound impact on Edo Period Japan. We express our genuine happiness to Dr. Johnston and The Japan…

The History of the Formation of Early Chinese Buddhism: A Study on Discourse Characteristics is set to be published in October 2023. We are proud to highlight the involvement of our alumnus, Dr. Ron Dziwenka, as one of its translators. Dziwenka…

We are excited to bring to your attention a cultural event taking place this fall at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The exhibition, China's Southern Paradise: Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta, running through January 7, 2024, promises to be an…

The University of Arizona Center for Buddhist Studies is looking for volunteers who are interested in Buddhism, have writing/editing experience, and would like to help with projects such as The Encyclopedia of Hangzhou Buddhist Culture. This project…

Our senior fellow Dr. John Johnston published his latest article, "True Image: The Art of Ōbaku and Legacy of Yinyuan Longqi (Ingen Ryuki)," in the current issue of Orientations magazine (Volume 54.5, 2023). He hopes to generate more interest and…

The time for the Tibetan Film Festival organized by Arizona Friends of Tibet has finally arrived! Please join them this weekend, Saturday, October 21st and Sunday October 22nd, from 2:00-4:30 at The Loft. Our center's faculty Rae Dachille will be…

UACBS Published the 24th Issue of Chinese Buddhist Canon Research Newsletter The 24th issue presents readers with current academic information on books and research papers, auctions as well as the Jiaxing Canon in Komazawa University Library and…

Join NYCAS (New York Conference on Asian Studies) this fall for an online book event on Saturday, October 14th, 10 am-12:30 pm EST. The event is free, but registration is required. Zoom available. The book under discussion will be presented by…

Our graduate Dr. Tianyu Lei successfully acquires a position at Xi'an Jiaotong University Congratulations to our graduate, Dr. Tianyu Lei, for successfully acquiring a position at Xi'an Jiaotong University, one of the top public universities in…