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Buddhist Studies in Canada: Present Landscape and Future Opportunities - May 10-May 11, 2024

Canadian Buddhist Studies Workshop: Research and Collaboration

This workshop provides much-needed opportunity for scholars of Buddhism from Canadian universities, including recent Canadian PhD graduates, to gather and share insights about research, teaching, graduate programs, and collaborative opportunities across the country.

Attendees will exchange their knowledge and experiences, gaining fresh perspectives on the future of Buddhist Studies in Canada. The workshop receives generous support from the University of Toronto/McMaster University Numata Program in Buddhist Studies and BDK Canada.

Programs

Friday, May 10

LocationCrescent House132 Mayfair Crescent, Hamilton

5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Registration 

5:30 p.m.: Opening Remarks (James Benn, Christoph Emmrich, Brian Nagata [BDK])  

5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Keynote Speech (Dr. Susan Andrews, Mount Allison University) followed by a discussion. 

7:30 p.m.: Dinner (The Buttery, McMaster University) 

Saturday, May 11

Location: Crescent House,  132 Mayfair Crescent, Hamilton 

8:00 a.m.Breakfast

9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.Session 1: Presentations 

Susan Andrews (Mount Allison University) 

Wendi Adamek (University of Calgary) 

Jinhua Chen (University of British Columbia) 

Michael Ium (University of Toronto) 

Chris Jensen ((Carleton University) 

Jason Neelis (Wilfrid Laurier University) 

Matthew King (UC Riverside) 

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Coffee Break 

11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.: Session 2: Presentations 

James Benn (McMaster University) 

Stephanie Balkwill (UCLA) 

Des Jardins, Marc (Concordia University) 

Lara E. Braitstein (McGill University) 

Jeff Wilson (University of Waterloo) 

Christoph Emmrich (University of Toronto) 

Alexander Soucy (St. Mary's University) 

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Lunch 

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Session 3: Presentations 

Martin Adam (University of Victoria) 

Mikael Bauer (McGill University) 

Frances Garrett (University of Toronto) 

Rongdao Lai (McGill University) 

Anthony Scott (University of Toronto) 

Alicia Turner (York University) 

Rory Lindsay (University of Toronto) 

3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Coffee Break 

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Session 4: Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies Presentation by Michael Ium and Anthony Scott 

4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Final Remarks and Next Steps 

 

Travel & Logistics

Shuttle Schedule: Friday, May 10

4:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Pick up from the Sheraton Hotel Hamilton (116 King St W, Hamilton)  

5:00 p.m.: Drop off at McMaster University Crescent House (Mayfair Crescent, Hamilton)  

9:30 p.m.: Pick up from McMaster University Alumni Memorial Hall (1280 Main Street West, Hamilton)  

9:45 p.m.: Pick up from McMaster University Alumni Memorial Hall (1280 Main Street West, Hamilton)  

10:00 p.m.: Drop off at Sheraton Hotel Hamilton (116 King St W, Hamilton)  

Shuttle Schedule: Saturday, May 11

7:45 a.m.: Pick up from the Sheraton Hotel Hamilton (116 King St W, Hamilton)  

8:15 a.m.: Pick up from the Sheraton Hotel Hamilton (116 King St W, Hamilton)  

8:30 a.m.: Drop off at McMaster University Crescent House (Mayfair Crescent, Hamilton)  

5:00 p.m.: Pick up from McMaster University Crescent House (Mayfair Crescent, Hamilton)  

5:15 p.m.: Pick up from McMaster University Crescent House (Mayfair Crescent, Hamilton)  

5:30 p.m.: Drop off at Sheraton Hotel Hamilton (116 King St W, Hamilton)  

Maps and Directions

View the locations on Google Maps and find directions below.

Crescent House: View walking/transit directions for the Crescent House

The Buttery Restaurant: View walking/transit directions for the Buttery Restaurant 

The Sheraton Hamilton Hotel: View walking/transit directions for the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel

Bardo Restaurant: View walking/transit directions to Bardo Restaurant