… memory and forgetting plays in religious writings of the Buddhist and Jain traditions. The work is analytically … play significant spiritual and emotional roles, acting as sacred matter in ritual sacrifices, as vessels for the …
… Meaningful Work and Play . More recently, he has turned to ancient history with Against the Grain: A Deep History of … and life—what Scott refers to as “metis,” borrowing the ancient Greek word for “wisdom”—that he has brought to his …
… Nu's religious identity. Under colonial law, if she was Buddhist it was a consensual marriage. If she was Hindu, she … which precipitated anti-Muslim violence, this historical event highlights the nexus of sexual violence and the … 12:00 Noon Room 203, Luce Hall 34 Hillhouse Avenue Hybrid event Register on Zoom here>> See CSEAS Current Calendar of …
… that spans ethnic violence in post-independence India, Buddhist literary and religious culture in the Tibetan-Nepali … between political power, religion, and the production of sacred architecture. She has conducted extensive field … Assistant Professor Andrew Quintman specializes in the Buddhist traditions of Tibet and the Himalaya. His recent …
… with communities to preserve some of the last remaining ancient forests of the Ethiopian highlands. On April 16, … the country’s largest lake. Radiating outward from this sacred source, a scattering of forest islands dot the arid … and heal, a testament to their enduring influence.” This event was coordinated by Michael Glerup, who directs the …
… Prize. She is also the author, with Peter Cole, of Sacred Trash: The Lost and Found World of the Cairo Geniza … for the Jewish Book of the Year. Her Ben Hecht: Fighting Words, Moving Pictures (Yale University Press) was a …
… Indonesia … Indonesia #66 Living in a Sacred Cosmos: Indonesia and the Future of Islam, by Bernard … between Islam and the West? An answer may lie in the ancient, unique civilazation of Indonesia, where modern, religious people still live in a sacred cosmos. Indonesia is experiencing an Islamic …
… Theological Seminary in Kentucky whose research focuses on Buddhist religious nationalism and ethnic identity conflict … next to speak. He argued that “it’s not possible to ignore Buddhist nationalism and ethnic ideological conflict” when it comes to the current political situation in Myanmar. “Buddhist nationalism is nothing new in Myanmar,” Moe added, …
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… as inhuman violence, honorific endeavor, necessary evil, sacred cause, or gendered conflict. We will focus on the way … Ages and the Byzantine Empire to consider the nature of words combined with images. Topics of interest are ekphrasis … by showcasing them as central players in every significant event of life. Cyprus and the Balkans: Conflict at Europe’s …
… at 4:30 p.m. ET | Lecture at 5:00 p.m. ET A virtual event link will be sent to all participants prior to the … Meaningful Work and Play. More recently, he has turned to ancient history with Against the Grain: A Deep History of the … and life—what Scott refers to as “metis,” borrowing the ancient Greek word for “wisdom”—that he has brought to his …