Voices of Contemporary Himalayan Literature: Manjushree Thapa and Tsering Wangmo Dhompa in Conversation
Join us for a conversation with two acclaimed Himalayan authors: Manjushree Thapa and Tsering Wangmo Dhompa. They will be discussing their recently published novels, short stories, and non-fiction, considering what it means to represent Nepal and Tibet in the English-language literary scene in North America. Check out the full event listing here.
Nepal’s Prolonged Transition: End in Sight? Archived Talk Now Available Online
Deepak Thapa’s talk: Nepal’s Prolonged Transition is now available to be viewed online. You can view it here. Alternatively, you can copy and paste the following link into your browser: http://bit.ly/ThapaUBC
Searching for the Right Buddha: Procedures for Locating Incarnations (tulkus) in Tibetan Historical Literature
This talk considers the topic of incarnate lamas (tulkus)—births of the same awakened consciousness in successive human bodies. It focuses particularly on the practices used to locate subsequent incarnations of deceased Tibetan lamas. Check out the full event listing and speaker bio here!
The 2017 IAR Graduate Research Fellowship
The Himalaya Program would like to highlight Yujie Ji (Anthropology, PhD), Graham McDowell (IRES, PhD), Dhondup Tashi Rekjong (Asian Studies, PhD) and Ciren Zhuoga (Social Work, PhD) for their focus on studies pertaining to the Himalayan Region. This is a tribute to the diversity of Himalayan Studies at UBC!
H.H. the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa at UBC
The UBC Himalaya Program was pleased to partner with the Karma Kagyu Association of Canada and Thrangu Monastery to welcome H.H. the Karmapa to the University of British Columbia.
Congratulations to the Recipients of the 2017 IAR Graduate Research Fellowship
The recipients of the 2017 IAR Graduate Research Fellowship have been announced! Congratulations to all students who have been awarded this fellowship. In particular, the Himalaya Program would like to highlight Yujie Ji (Anthropology, PhD), Graham McDowell (IRES, PhD), Dhondup Tashi Rekjong (Asian Studies, PhD) and Ciren Zhuoga (Social Work, PhD) for their focus on studies pertaining […]
“Interconnected – Our Environment and Social (In)Equality” – A Discussion Between the Karmapa and Wade Davis
Speakers: H.H. the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa and Wade Davis, Professor of Anthropology and the BC Leadership Chair in Cultures and Ecosystems at Risk at UBC The Himalaya Program had the honour to host H.H. the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa in conversation with Dr. Wade Davis at the Chan Centre on UBC’s West Point Grey campus to […]
Roundtable with Delegates from the Nepal Forestry Service
Speakers: Delegates from the Nepal Forestry Service During the forestry roundtable, visiting dignitaries from the Nepal Forestry Service provided insight into the ongoing environmental issue of human-created wildfires in Nepal. The wildfires contribute significant carbon emissions and convert Nepal’s forested areas to agricultural land. Related environmental issues that arise include species and habitat loss, landslides and […]
Trade Between Tibet and the Tang Empire
Speaker: Li Yongxian, Associate Professor, former Chair of Archaeology, Sichuan University, Visiting Professor, University of Washington Li Yongxian was invited to present his research on “Trade between Tibet and the Tang Empire” as part of the final event of the Himalaya Program’s Winter 2017 Event Series. The presentation was well attended by members of the […]