Department of Religion at The George Washington University



Archive of Events Spring Colloquium on Buddhism: Bringing Buddhism to Varied Lands April 14, 2008 Sponsored by a generous grant from the Yeshe Dorje Foundation See agenda of speakers and topics. (doc) See original flyer for the event (.pdf) Also see the Press Release (doc) about all of the exciting events surrounding this semester's Colloquium. Introductory Remarks Dean Peg Barratt, Dean of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, The George Washington University Reverend Dr. Ani Kunga Chodron The George Washington University Venerable Lama Kalsang, Spiritual Director Tsechen Kunchab Ling Temple, Seat of H.H. the Sakya Trizin in the United States Sakya Pandita and the Establishment of Buddhist Scholarship in Tibet PowerPoint presentation. Streaming video of Opening Remarks and Presentation by Lama Kalsang (.ram) Venerable Dr. Thanat Inthisan, Senior Thai Buddhist Missionary in the U.S.A. Wat Thai DC The Development of Theravada Buddhism in Thailand and its Movement to the United States Streaming video (.ram) Paper (doc) Professor Alf Hiltebeitel, Chair The George Washington University, Department of Religion Myths of the End of Dharma in India, Central Asia, and China Streaming video (.ram) Selena Strandberg Second-prize Winner of the Student Paper Contest Buddhism under Attack: A Comparison of the Eradication of Buddhism in Tibet in the 9th and 20th Centuries Streaming video (.ram) Paper (doc) PowerPoint presentation Professor Jin Young Park, Assistant Professor American University, Department of Philosophy and Religion Bringing Buddhism to the Modern World: The Case of Korean Buddhism Streaming video (.ram) Professor Reverend Ane Kunga Chodron, Assistant Professorial Lecturer The George Washington University, Department of Religion How Long Does It Take? Stages in the Process of Bringing Buddhism to New Lands Streaming video (.ram) Pete Muglia First-prize Winner of the Student Paper Contest Meditating on Compassion : Comparing Teachings from the First and Second Propagations of Buddhism in Tibet Streaming video (.ram) Professor Robert DeCaroli, Associate Professor George Mason University, Department of Art and Art History Image Problems: Exploring the Origin of the Buddha Image in South Asia Streaming video (.ram) Professor Francisca Cho, Associate Professor Georgetown University, Department of Theology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies Screening Buddhism: Transmitting the Dharma through Film Streaming video (.ram) Professor Ben Bogin, Assistant Professor Georgetown University, Department of Theology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies Discussion Streaming video (.ram) Professor Thomas Michael, Assistant Professor The George Washington University, Department of Religion and Honors Discussion Streaming video (.ram) Awarding of Certificates for the Student Paper contest, and wrap-up of the day Streaming video (.ram)