UCLA Center for Buddhist Studies

Dear Members:

We have a busy month scheduled at CBS. We hope you'll be able to join us at these events. (Please check our website for more details about each event. http://www.international.ucla.edu/buddhist/

All events are free and open to the public. Pay parking is available on campus. Please consult a campus map for more info. http://maps.ucla.edu/campus/

Best,
CBS Staff

*****

Dharma Kings and Queens in Tibet

Jann Ronis, Lecturer, East Asian Languages and Cultures, UC Berkeley

Thursday, November 06, 2014
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
10383 Bunche Hall

The Venerable Khenpo SoDargye Rinpoche
Khenpo SoDargye, who was ordained at the Larung Gar Five Sciences Buddhist Academy nearly 30 years ago, will speak of the founding and development of Larung Gar and describe the rich and diversified academic programs the Academy provides.
Monday, November 10, 2014
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
314 Royce Hall

The Venerable Pomnyun Sunim

Venerable Pomnyun Sunim is a Korean Buddhist monk, a Zen master, and an activist who works for ecological, environmental protection, human rights, peace and unification of the two Koreas, and the eradication of famine, disease, and illiteracy in the world.

Sunday, November 16, 2014
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fowler A103B
(Beneath Fowler Museum)

Theravada Nuns: Monastic Nuns and Lived Realities

Prof. Ute Husken (Oslo University) will speak on the re-establishment of the Theravāda bhikkunī (Buddhist nun) tradition in Asian countries and the West.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

11377 Bunche Hall