Visiting scholar 2018-2019: Prof. Dr. Lei Hanqing (Sichuan University, PRC) (8/25/2018) - Hanqing, Lei graduated from Fudan University at the School of Chinese Language and Literature. He was a visiting scholar at UC Irvine in 2011, and at the Research Institute of Zen at Hanazono University in Japan. Currently, he is a… Read more
Doctoral School “Chinese Writing and Lexicography in Medieval China”, October 8-12, 2018 (8/23/2018) - Abstract This Doctoral School will address key questions concerning medieval Chinese writing practices and manuscript culture, in addition to providing an introduction to important historical lexicographical material. As such, the course will address essential issues concerning the research of and… Read more
Lecture by Prof. Dr. Hong Xiuping, “A variety of perspectives on the Southern Chan school’s specificity, departing from the meanings of the character Mind 心”, April 27, 2018 (2/25/2018) - Within the framework of his research stay at Ghent Centre for Buddhist Studies, Prof. Dr. Hong Xiuping 洪修平 will deliver a lecture “从‘心’义种种看南宗禅的特色” [A variety of perspectives on the Southern Chan school’s specificity, departing from the meanings of the character… Read more
Long-term visiting scholar 2017-2018: Pu Chengzhong (Shanghai University, PRC) (2/20/2018) - Length of Stay: March 23-May 25 Chengzhong Pu completed his PhD in Buddhist Studies at SOAS, London University and did a one-year Post-doctorate with Professor Jonathan Silk at LIAS, Leiden University, followed by serving as an associate researcher for nearly… Read more
Long-term visiting scholar 2017-2018: Prof. Dr. Li Gang (Academia Turfanica, PRC) (2/20/2018) - Length of Stay: April 3-June 29 Li Gang obtained his PhD from Minzu University of China. A Xinjiang native, he is currently Associate Professor at Academia Turfanica and the English-language chief editor for the journal Turfan Studies. As a member… Read more Short-term visiting scholar (April 16-April 30, 2018): Prof. Dr. Hong Xiuping 洪修平 (Nanjing University, PRC) (2/2/2018) - Prof. Dr. Hong Xiuping 洪修平 received his MA degree from the Department of Philosophy of Nanjing University (南京大学) in 1985 and his PhD degree from Fudan University in Shanghai (复旦大学) in 1988. He was senior visiting scholar in the United States… Read more
Doctoral school “Buddhism and Silk Culture”, May 28-June 1, 2018 (2/2/2018) - Abstract: Doctoral school on "Buddhism and Silk Culture" features Stuart Young as a guest lecturer. The course aimed to enhance the PhD researchers' understanding of key questions pertaining to the role of Buddhism in these contexts. While offering a thorough… Read more
Lecture by Dr Georgios T. Halkias “The Shitro Ceremony and Lay Tantric Buddhism in Amdo, Qinghai Province”, March 8, 2018 (1/10/2018) - Within the framework of his long-term research stay at Ghent Centre for Buddhist Studies, Dr Georgios T. Halkias will give a lecture "The Shitro Ceremony and Lay Tantric Buddhism in Amdo, Qinghai Province". Professional practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism belong either… Read more
Short-term visiting scholar (March 2-March 12, 2018): Dr. Georgios T. Halkias (Centre of Buddhist Studies, The University of Hong Kong) (1/10/2018) - Dr. Georgios T. Halkias is a specialist on Tibetan forms and practices of Buddhism in Tibet, Central Asia and the NW Himalayas. He completed his MA (Comparative Philosophy) at the University of Hawai‘i and his DPhil (Oriental Studies) at the… Read more
Tianzhu Fieldwork Fellowship 2017-2018: Daphne Stremus (8/26/2017) - Tianzhu Foundation provides funding for one Ghent University graduate student to travel to East Asia to do Buddhism-related fieldwork. We are happy to announce that for the academic year 2017-2018, this award has been given to Ms. Daphne Stremus, who will… Read more