D.T. Suzuki (1870-1966) reached global fame for his writings on Zen Buddhism. Come to 3D@VU to listen to Rossa Ó Muireartaigh, who has written a book on Suzuki’s theories of self, knowledge, and the world. How did Suzuki gain his reputation and legacy as a philosopher? And why did his description of Zen attract the attention of many leading intellectuals and helped it become a household name in the English-speaking world? Are you interested in the philosophical relevance and development of Mahayana Buddhism today? Come listen to Rossa and ask your question in the Q&A, while enjoying a free sandwich and drink! 

During this event, you’ll also hear about web exhibitions AUC students Anna Xanthi and Micha Anna Lasinger made with items from the library’s Special Collections. What’s more: you can leave the event with inspiring reading tips from the library's book collection curated by Marina Uzunova, PhD student in PPE.

About the speaker: Rossa Ó Muireartaigh is Associate Professor at the School of Foreign Studies, Aichi Prefectural University, Japan.

ONLINE PARTICIPATION

This is a hybrid event. Would you like to attend online? Please send an email to Michèle Meijer (VU Library) to receive the Zoom-link: [email protected].

PROGRAM

12:30-13:00 doors open (grab youself a free sandwich and drink and make youself comfortable)

13:00-13:30 presentations by Anna Xanthi and Micha Anna Lasinger on web exhibitions and Marina Uzunova on the book collection

13:30-14:30 Rossa Ò Muireartaigh on the Zen Buddhist Philosophy of D.T. Suzuki (incl. Q&A)