You are cordially invited to the inaugural ceremony for the Center for Buddhist Studies at the University of Arizona
5 PM
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
UA Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen St., Tucson, AZ, 85721
FREE parking is available on surface lots adjacent to the building
The College of Humanities established the Center of Buddhist Studies in 2017 to promote academic research on the Buddhist tradition and its related religious, intellectual, social, cultural, and artistic aspects around the world.
Master Shi Guangquan, Abbot of the world-renowned Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, China, will deliver the keynote speech: “Telling the Story of Chinese Buddhism.”
The ceremony will include the presentation of the Khyentse Foundation Award, given to a UA graduate student in recognition of excellence in the field of Buddhist Studies.
A reception including vegetarian food options will be provided at the end of the event and guests will be treated to a martial arts performance by the Shaolin monks from Shaolin Temple Cultural Center of Arizona.
After the ceremony, an international conference, entitled “Creating the World of Chan/Sŏn/Zen: Chinese Chan Buddhism and its Spread throughout East Asia,” will be held on University of Arizona campus from March 29-31.
You are warmly welcomed to participate in the ceremony. We would like to take the opportunity to extend our sincere appreciation for your support and cooperation in the past and in the future. For additional information, please check our website.
For additional questions or lodging and travel information, email
buddhist-studies@email.arizona.edu.
Sincerely,
Jiang Wu
The University of Arizona
Director of the Center for Buddhist Studies