Abstract: The course will introduce Chinese Buddhist apologetic texts from two different periods. Dr.Jülch will deal with the Zhenzheng lun 甄正論 written in the Tang dynasty, and Dr. Dr. Zhangwith the Dayuan zhiyuan bianwei lu 大元至元辨偽録 written in the Yuan dynasty. In thecourse, selected parts of the texts will be translated, their historical background analyzed, andmethodological issues discussed.
“Chinese Buddhist Apologetic Literature in a Diachronic Perspective” – A specialist course for PhD studentsorganized by Prof. Dr. Christoph Anderl and Dr. Thomas Jülch
Ghent University, Department of Languages and Cultures, Section Chinese Language and Culture, Blandijnberg 2, B-9000 Ghent
28th of September to 2nd of October, 2015
The organizers of the course cordially invite PhD students of Ghent University, as well asfrom other universities, to participate in this training course taught by Dr. Thomas Jülch (Ghent University) and Dr. Dr. Zhang Dewei (University of Macao). Participation is free ofcharge.
The course will introduce Chinese Buddhist apologetic texts from two different periods. Dr.Jülch will deal with the Zhenzheng lun 甄正論 written in the Tang dynasty, and Dr. Dr. Zhangwith the Dayuan zhiyuan bianwei lu 大元至元辨偽録 written in the Yuan dynasty. In thecourse, selected parts of the texts will be translated, their historical background analyzed, andmethodological issues discussed. On Monday, the 28th of September, we will begin with a short welcome at 09:30. The subsequent schedule will remain the same for all course days (Monday to Friday):
10:00 – 12:00: morning session;
12:00 – 13:00: lunch break;
13:00 – 15:00: afternoon session
Proceedings / Locations:
Monday, 28th of Sept.; topic: Zhenzheng lun; room: Plateau-Rozier, D2. 20
Tuesday, 29th of Sept.; topic: Zhenzheng lun; room: Plateau-Rozier, D2.43
Wednesday, 30th of Sept.; topic: morning: Zhenzheng lun, afternoon: Dayuan zhiyuanbianwei lu; room: Plateau-Rozier, D2.20
Thursday, 1st of Oct.; topic: Dayuan zhiyuan bianwei lu; room: Plateau-Rozier, D2.43
Friday, 2nd of Oct.; topic: Dayuan zhiyuan bianwei lu; room: Plateau-Rozier, D2.43
International students are welcome to participate in the course! For more information,questions, and registration, please contact Dr. Thomas Jülch (Email:Thomas.Julch@UGent.be)