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Who Belongs to the New Myanmar? Islamophobia and Other Buddhist Sentiments in the Digital Age

Juliane Schober, Keynote Speech for Conference on Theravada Civilizations and CSEAS Friday Forum Lecture

Event Details

Date
Friday, September 21, 2018
Time
12-1:30 p.m.
Location
325/326 , Pyle Center
Description
Lecture by Juliane Schober, Professor of Religious Studies, Arizona State University, on Buddhist movements responding to uncertainties about who belongs to a new Myanmar. It focuses on Buddhist practices and institutions in contemporary Myanmar that are under duress in multiple contexts ranging from widespread social reforms, the rise of extremist nationalist discourse, violence against Muslims and Rohingya communities, and the threat of a return to military rule.
Cost
Free

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