Date: March 13 (Friday)
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Location: Wist 115 (University of Hawaii @ Manoa - College of Education)
Sponsors: Center for Chinese Studies
Buddhism came into China as a foreign religion, yet it not only flourished in China, Buddhism also deeply integrated into the Chinese culture. For example, Buddhism impacted significantly on Chinese literary styles by introducing new imaginary concepts, terminologies, and narrative styles. Many everyday Chinese idioms are from Buddhist texts and Chan stories. In this interactive and humorous talk, Venerable Jian Dan, a visiting Buddhist monk from Houston, Texas, deciphered some deepest Buddhism concepts using everyday Chinese idioms.
Participants asked many practical questions after the talk. One professor from social work shared her reflection afterward, "it was a very interesting talk that I really enjoyed. The teacher is not a old monk we usually have in our mind. He is a young, funny, and intelligent teacher. I am glad we will all go to meet him and listen to his talk."Venerable gave blessings to those who wish to receive by giving them a rosary. Several people indicated that they will also attend Venerable's upcoming talk in China Town.
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