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Buddhism in Times of Crisis: Lessons from China's Period of Disunity

What is the connection between philosophical analysis and cultural crises within the context of Buddhism? Buddhism has much to give of a mediating character to the addressing of social crises.

Topic: "Buddhism in Times of Crisis: Lessons from China's Period of Disunity."

Date: December 12, 2008

Presenter: Dr. Sandra A. Wawrytko (San Diego State University)

External Resources:

Lecturers and People

UWest Online

Institute of Chinese Buddhist Studies

UWest Student Research Groups

In Memorial

In Spring of 2003 the UWest Religious Studies Department sponsored a special lecture series titled Religion and War in response to the build up and eventual invasion of Iraq by the U.S. led coalition.

Dr. Thich An-hue's presentation on Buddhism and War, in which he begins his talk with a short play, presents a person coming across a Shaolin trained monk who has mastered the martial arts.

View the lecture by clicking here!