Buddhist Studies in the academy is going through a gradual and understated trend. Yet, this trend is one of the most important stages in its
Christopher Beckwith robustly argues in Warriors of the Cloisters that modern science, or as he calls it, a “full scientific culture,” which took root in the Scientific
In late August, the International Association of Buddhist Studies (IABS) held its 17th Congress at the University of Vienna. The event was attended by an
Amidst the harshness and death of the desert, a remarkably well-preserved cadaver (1800–500 BCE) was found in 2006 at the Xiaohe necropolis near Lop Nur,
About the ACLS Formed in 1919, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a private, non-profit federation of 72 national learned societies. As representative of
Those of us who have been fortunate enough to experience university know the life-long value and countless adventures it holds. The notorious freshman fifteen, fraternities
Several years ago, at the end of one of Professor Richard Gombrich’s seminars in Hong Kong, he was asked a question from several members of
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Dissertation Fellowships in Buddhist Studies are a series of grants awarded to some of the most intriguing studies
It is difficult not to admire the candor of the Centre of Buddhist Studies’ Director at Hong Kong University. Last year, Venerable Hin Hung had
Happiness is something we all long for. Yet, a state of happiness, once obtained, is difficult to sustain. What makes happiness sustainable? How can we
Beauty can serve a spiritual purpose. Presented in the right way, beautiful art can induce in its viewers faith and reverence in the Buddha and
John Wm. Cannon recently retired as a lecturer and General Education Course Co-ordinator from Caritas Institute of Higher Education. Religion and Life was one of
