As ethnic and religious minorities in the United States, Asian American Buddhists have historically been overshadowed by popular images of white-convert Buddhism. By grounding our research in local communities in the Merrimack Valley, we hope to spotlight the rich diversity and dynamic practices that thrive within Asian American Buddhism.
women and their contributions in and outside of the temple
lessons from youth groups and intergenerational connections
how food, rituals, and Jataka stories inform Buddhist ethics
DAY 1 Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 1:00 - 2:30 pm EDT
ONLINE Zoom event
DAY 2 Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
Tang Institute Oliver Wendell Holmes Library, 2nd Floor 180 Main Street, Andover, MA
Presented by Phillips Academy students from the Listening to the Buddhists in Our Backyard (L2BB) project. This project explores Asian American Buddhist communities in the Merrimack Valley, a region of northeastern Massachusetts. L2BB is part of the Workshop, an interdisciplinary school within a school run by the Tang Institute that emphasizes community partnership, public-facing learning, and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
