The Center for Southeast Asian Studies organizes and sponsors a number of events such as lectures, film screening, workshops, symposia, conferences, exhibits, and performances throughout the year. Several of these events are in collaboration with other U-M units, and are often free and open to the public.
Book talk on "Buddhism: A Journey Through History" with author Prof. Donald S. Lopez Jr.
Donald S. Lopez Jr., U-M Arthur F. Thurnau Professor; Arthur E. Link Distinguished University Professor of Buddhist & Tibetan Studies; Asian Languages & Cultures
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
4:00-5:30 PM
Nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in History, Prof. Lopez's new book tells the story of the dramatic journey of Buddhism across the globe, from 2,500 years ago to the present day...
Drawing on the latest scholarship to construct a detailed and innovative history of Buddhism, this single-volume work provides insights on questions that Buddhism has asked and answered in different times and different places—about apocalypse, art, identity, immortality, law, nation, persecution, philosophy, science, sex, war, and writing.
If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us at chinese.studies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
Drawing on the latest scholarship to construct a detailed and innovative history of Buddhism, this single-volume work provides insights on questions that Buddhism has asked and answered in different times and different places—about apocalypse, art, identity, immortality, law, nation, persecution, philosophy, science, sex, war, and writing.
If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us at chinese.studies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
| Event Type: | Lecture / Discussion |
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| Tags: | Asian Languages And Cultures, Buddhism, Chinese Studies, Literature |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies, Center for Japanese Studies, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, International Institute, Nam Center for Korean Studies, Asian Languages and Cultures |
