Presented By: Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies
Book talk on "Buddhism: A Journey Through History" with author Prof. Donald S. Lopez Jr.
Donald S. Lopez Jr., U-M Arthur F. Thurnau Professor; Arthur E. Link Distinguished University Professor of Buddhist & Tibetan Studies; Asian Languages & Cultures

Nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in History, Prof. Lopez's new book tells the story of the dramatic journey of Buddhism across the globe, from 2,500 years ago to the present day...
Drawing on the latest scholarship to construct a detailed and innovative history of Buddhism, this single-volume work provides insights on questions that Buddhism has asked and answered in different times and different places—about apocalypse, art, identity, immortality, law, nation, persecution, philosophy, science, sex, war, and writing.
If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us at chinese.studies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
Drawing on the latest scholarship to construct a detailed and innovative history of Buddhism, this single-volume work provides insights on questions that Buddhism has asked and answered in different times and different places—about apocalypse, art, identity, immortality, law, nation, persecution, philosophy, science, sex, war, and writing.
If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us at chinese.studies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.