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Jātaka, Purgatory, and Supernatural Stories (zhiguai)—On the Classicization of Buddhist Stories from the Perspective of Fa Yuan Zhu Lin

Asian Centre 1871 West Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This presentation focuses on the collection Fa Yuan Zhu Lin compiled by the Tang Dynasty’s Buddhist scholar Daoshi, and explores the role of Fa Yuan Zhu Lin in the canonization of Buddhist stories, focusing on the Jātaka (Buddha’s past life stories), purgatory, and supernatural stories. The Jātaka stories can be divided into types such as treasure hunting in the […]

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Mindful China: Embracing Early Meditation and Vipassanā Practices in Search for Awakening, and Secular Well-being

Asian Centre 1871 West Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

There has been a surge of interest in earlier meditation techniques as well as in Theravāda meditation, particularly vipassanā, throughout the Sinitic world over the past few decades. These Theravāda-inspired meditation techniques, whether rediscovered in canonical scriptures or newly introduced from South-East Asia, retain the allure of being early Buddhist practices and are welcomed as such […]

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Walking Like Warriors: Introduction to Self-Defence with Alana Cook and Keanan Kellar

Online/Virtual Event

Professional MMA Fighters Alana Cook and Keanan Kellar will take you through an interactive, informative, and inspiring ninety-minute lesson on basic self-defence. This workshop includes martial arts demos, situational awareness, body language, street safety, and practical self-defence tools that everyone should know. Learn how to prevent conflict, protect yourself, and escape from unsafe situations. This […]

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SCARP Planning Studio’s 2024 Presentation

UBC Robson Square 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

After months of research, community engagement, partnerships, and planning, our Planning Studio student teams present their final project findings and formal proposals to our community partners across BC. Now, at the Planning Studio's final project presentation, community partners, faculty, students, families, and friends of SCARP come to hear these impressive findings, and discuss their proposals […]

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2024 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre 6163 University Boulevard, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The 2024 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture launches a new annual global speaker series on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) inclusion The Dean’s Distinguished Lecture is an annual series which highlights ongoing work in the Faculty and beyond to address some of society’s most pressing priorities. The 2024 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture will launch the inaugural event […]

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MHLP Online Iinformation Session

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Register today for an online information session about the UBC Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) degree and […]

Gender-affirming Care in Action: Stories and Insights from the Frontline

Online/Virtual Event

Join the Faculty of Medicine's Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion virtually on Wednesday, April 3 from 12–1:30 pm (PST) for a conversation with a diverse panel of healthcare professionals and individuals with transgender lived experiences. The panel will feature Dr. A.J. Lowik (They/Them), Ari Para (They/Them), Dr. Dan Metzger (He/Him), Dr. Ingrid […]

2023/24 Yip So Man Wat Memorial Lecture: The Allegorical American: Positioning the United States in Chinese-Language Cinema

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The Yip So Man Wat Memorial Lectures are made possible by the generous support of Messrs. Alex and Chi Shum Watt in honour of their mother, the late Mrs. Wat, and her passion for Chinese literature and culture. Cinema can play many roles, from entertainment to escapism, and from the pedagogical to the propagandistic. Within […]

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Rooting: Sharing Our Tangled Journeys to Feel at Home

Simon K. Y. Lee Global Lounge and Resource Centre 2205 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Step into the profound voyage of migration at Rooting: Sharing Our Tangled Journeys to Feel at Home! Here's how it works: YOU share your own personal experiences, and OUR actors reenact them on the spot, capturing every emotion, struggle, and triumph. This event gives you and other international students a safe space to share the […]

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MEL Online Information Session

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Register today for an online information session about the UBC Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) degree and how it can empower you to move ahead professionally and make a difference in your industry.  This online presentation and question-and-answer session is for engineers, architects, planners […]