À propos de la conférence
In Tibetan Buddhism, natural elements such as lakes, rivers, and mountains are treated as sacred. They often symbolize divine power and are closely associated with wisdom, energy, and purity. While viewed through a sacred lens, these physical landscapes are imbued with profound spiritual significance. By infusing these places with sacred elements, they play a vital role in the journey of spiritual transformation. Reading through an ecocritical lens, this talk aims to explore how the natural environment is represented in cross-Buddhist literature from the medieval period, with a particular focus on the writings of Rangjung Dorjee, the Third Karmapa. By analyzing the depiction of nature in his works, the talk investigates how his perspectives on nature shaped Buddhist thought and practice, and how, in turn, Buddhist thought, and practices influenced environmental imagination.
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À propos du conférencier : Za Thinley (University of Toronto)
Za Thinley is a PhD candidate in the Study of Religion, with a Doctoral Collaborative Specialization in Environmental Studies at the School of the Environment, University of Toronto. His research interests include post-humanism, environmental psychology, the philosophy of religion and ritualism, and environmental hermeneutics. His doctoral project examines the theoretical engagement with the environment and the social construction of nature, space, and place in the Himalayan regions.
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