Study classical Chinese Buddhist language through textual readings and translation. Readings include meditation and mental states from Chinese translations of Indian works, and Chinese writings on miraculous spiritual responses and biographical literature.
Dates:
July 6th to 26th, 2025
Location:
Dharma Drum Institute of Liberal Arts (DILA), Jinshan, Taiwan R.O.C.
Instructors:
Dr. Matthew ORSBORN, Associate Professor, Dharma Drum Institute of Liberal Arts
Dr. Nelson Elliott LANDRY, Post-Doctoral Researcher at Asien-Afrika-Institute, University of Hamburg.
Eligibility:
Currently enrolled graduate students with a foundation in classical Buddhist Chinese languages and texts.
Costs:
DILA offers housing subsidies throughout the duration of the study, while participants are responsible for airfare and meal expenses.
Application Deadline:
15th April 2025
Program Website:
https://sites.google.com/dila.edu.tw/2025-dila-classical-buddhist-c/%E9%A6%96%E9%A0%81
Application Form:
Apply before April 15 through this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19M1Qv-HW5vJxM5jDPnrJiXR6KO-N4QWtAbRyHHSCLH8/edit?ts=67b341ec
Contact:
oia@dila.edu.tw
Position:
Section Chief of International Affairs Section, Associate Professor, Dharma Drum Institute of Liberal Arts
Educational background:
PhD, University of Hong Kong
Position:
Postdoctoral Researcher at Asien-Afrika-Institute, University of Hamburg. Glorisun Foundation
Educational background:
DPhil (Ph.D) in Oriental Studies, specialization in Chinese Buddhism, University of OXFORD