Event Category Archives: Featured Events

2023 Asian Studies Graduate Student Conference

Join us for an annual day of presentations by graduate students from the Department of Asian Studies, featuring special guest presenters unique to each year. Participants in the conference will present their original research, engage in accompanying discussions on their papers or presentations, and enjoy refreshments while meeting and talking with scholars working in a […]

2023 Asian Studies Annual Careers Night

The Department of Asian Studies is delighted to invite you to our annual Careers Night! Navigating life after graduation can be hard, so each year we bring in alumni with diverse experiences – at home and in Asia – to inform and inspire current students. This event will feature a keynote speech and round robin […]

Dr. Thomas Hunter Memorial Event

Faculty at the Department of Asian Studies and the Indian Classical Music Society of Vancouver remember the life and contributions of Dr. Thomas Hunter, former Lecturer in Sanskrit and South-Southeast Asian Studies, for his one year death anniversary. Join us on Saturday, September 30 at 2:00pm for a memorial program at the Asian Studies Auditorium. […]

Collaborative Digital Heritage Studio (CoDHerS) Opening Celebration

Lunch and refreshments will be provided by 12:00pm at the Asian Centre Auditorium.  Join us for an open house to celebrate the opening of the Collaborative Digital Heritage Studio (CoDHerS) in the Asian Centre! Come view our new facilities, walk through the recently renovated multimedia editing and production lab and game lab developed by Dr. […]

Asian Studies Welcome Back Night 2023

  UBC Asian Studies cordially invite you to the highly anticipated annual Welcome Back Night on Oct 5. Come and learn more about the Asian Studies programs while joining our community in celebrating Asian cultures and languages. You’ll have the chance to meet with the faculty, staff and mingle with other students during an evening […]

Department of Asian Studies Indigenizing Teaching & Learning Series: Indigenous Asia Brown Bag Gathering

  Following the successful workshops last year, we are organizing an informal conversation to share our experience, knowledge and questions with each other to further Indigenize teaching and learning. This gathering is open to both faculty and graduate students. If you are already including Indigenous content and/or incorporating decolonial assessments and teaching techniques, this is […]

Experience the Healing Art of Pastel Nagomi

  Thrive Month Special – Relax, Reconnect and Have Fun! With its origin from Japan, Pastel Nagomi Art presents a simple way of painting that cultivates hope, healing and happiness. The word “Nagomi” (和) means harmony and calmness. Join our Pastel Nagomi Art Workshop and learn from certified instructor how to create beautiful and heart-warming […]

Kathāsindhu: A Stream of Ancient Tales

  Join us for a public event hosted by students and faculty of ASIA 308 at Asian Studies. We will share stories through creative cultural performances, and the feature will be a dance-drama recital of an episode from the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata by Nrityanjali Kathak Dance Academy.

The Relationship between Chen Yingning’s Immortal Theory and Monk Taixu’s Influence

Daoist master Chen Yingning initially promoted his immortal theory in 1940s Shanghai, but he later abandoned it. His view towards Buddhism had shifted from the three teachings (Confucianism, Buddhism and Daoism) to separating immortal theories from Buddhism, and eventually realigning with Buddhism, influenced in part by Buddhist monk Taixu. Date: November 27, 2023, 7–9 pm […]