Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
This co-sponsored screening of the documentary CHOSEN is part of the 17th Annual Korean American Film Festival New York (KAFFNY), running from November 8 to 13, 2023 in-person and online. Preceding CHOSEN will be the international premier of the short film THE TEMPLE OF NON-DUALITY.
Be the Refuge is both critique and celebration, calling out the erasure of Asian American Buddhists while uplifting the complexity and nuance of their authentic stories and vital, thriving communities. Drawn from in-depth interviews with a pan-ethnic, pan-Buddhist group, Be the Refuge is the first book to center young Asian American Buddhists’ own voices.
“What kind of life do we want in the 21st century?” THE CHINESE TRANSLATION OF COVID-19 is 新冠肺炎 (xinguan feiyan), literally, “new crown lung inflammation,” or, “new crown pneumonia.” Given its huge impact upon people of all walks of life around the world, the coronavirus pandemic is regarded by many people as the most serious … Read more
In today’s modern society, with all the advancement in technology, research etc, the practices of Buddhism still has an important role to keep us grounded in humanity and ethics. So how can we marry the lofty goal of Buddhahood with the reality of day to day life and interactions with the people and world around us?
Join Dharma Path for a discussion on the Buddhist perspective on wisdom, wealth and peace, with Ven. Changtzu, Ven. Yanrong & Ven. Shiyi.
Humanistic Buddhism: Applications to Modern Life and Social Issues Date: Tuesdays, September 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4, 11 & 18, 2008 Time: 6PM to 8PM Place: 25 W. 43rd Street, Room 1000 between 5th & 6th Avenues, Manhattan Fee: $50 (Non-Member) | Free (Member/Student) Click Here to learn how to … Read more