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Date and Time: February 24, 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (PDT) Abstract: Taking the example of Northern Wei Empress Dowager Ling (d. 528 CE) as a case study, this talk asks the question of "What new things can we learn about women in medieval China through Buddhist Studies?" Particularly, by contrasting the ways in … Continue reading [Webinar] Studying Buddhism to Study Women: Sources, Topics, and Questions from Medieval China
By Sarah Fink Photo courtesy of Carol Lee (UBC Frogbear) On January 30, 2020, Dr. Stephanie Balkwill gave a lecture at the University of British Columbia titled, “Did Women Produce Buddhist Texts in Medieval China? And does it matter if they did?”. Dr. Balkwill is an Assistant Professor of Religion and Culture and East Asian … Continue reading [Blog] “Did Women Produce Buddhist Texts in Medieval China? And Does it Matter if they did?” Lecture by Stephanie Balkwill
By Lisa Su. The article is re-published with Dharma Drum Vancouver Center's permission. Speakers from various institutions around North America congregated at the Dharma Drum Mountain Vancouver Center to hold an academic workshop on the topic of "Buddhist Women: Practitioners and Teachers, Past and Present." These speakers were not only scholars, but also Buddhist practitioners, … Continue reading [Blog] Academic workshop on “Buddhist Women: Practitioners and Teachers Past and Present”
In this workshop we will hear about the activities of Buddhist women in both historical and contemporary contexts. The speakers will present examples from different cultural spheres, including China, Japan, and the US. Audience members will have opportunities to ask questions and participate in discussions about the inclusion of women in teaching and practice of … Continue reading [Workshop] Dharma Drum Vancouver Center: Buddhist Women: Practitioners and Teachers Past and Present (September 30, 2017)