Events at: Frederic Wood Theatre

The Maiden at Dojoji Temple: A Lecture and Demonstration on the Art of Kabuki

The Maiden at Dōjōji Temple: Performance Interpretations A Lecture and Demonstration on the Art of Kabuki 6:00 – 7:30 pm Thursday, October 22 Frederic Wood Theatre (6354 Crescent Road, University of British Columbia) Free of charge   Nakamura Gankyō was born and raised in Southern California. He is the first non-Japanese citizen to become a professional Kabuki actor, […]

Buddhist Art: A Fragile Inheritance

        By: Professor David Park The spread of Buddhism from India throughout Asia has left a legacy of truly great art. This sumptuous new film by award-winning filmmakers Mark Stewart Productions tells the story of that fragile inheritance through the treasures of Bhutan and Ladakh in the Himalayas and the Dunhuang Grottoes on the […]

The Relevance of Tibetan Buddhism in the 21st Century

Please note that this is a ticketed event. Abstract: In the 21st century, as in past centuries ever since the enlightened Buddha agreed to teach, what is today known as Tibetan Buddhism challenges those choosing this path to examine how we can engage our minds and bodies, so that our lives become meaningful and purposeful. […]

Screening Yellowing 亂世備忘, a documentary about the Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong

Length: 128 mins Language: Cantonese with English Subtitles About the Film The turmoil that has overtaken Hong Kong since its return to Chinese sovereignty in 1997 has spawned a new generation of young, passionately committed activist filmmakers; they want to tell Hong Kong’s story with Hong Kong voices. And the best indie documentary to have emerged […]