Lecture: Hangzhou Buddhism in Ancient Paintings

Theme: Hangzhou Buddhism in Ancient Paintings

Lecturer: Li Hui, Researcher, Hangzhou Academy of Social Sciences

Organized by: Zhejiang Library

Time: September 15, 2018 (Saturday) at 9:30 am

Venue: Collective audio-visual room on the second floor of Zhejiang Library

 

Introduction to the lecturer:

Li Hui is Doctor of History (Fudan University 2005), Visiting Scholar of Harvard University in East Asia (2012-2013), current researcher of Hangzhou Academy of Social Sciences and 131 first-level talent of Hangzhou. His research interests include the history of the Song and Yuan Dynasties and the history of the North nationalities. He is the author of Study on the System of Engagement in Song and Jin Dynasties and The History of Buddhism in Wuyue Country. He compiled Book of Serenity and published more than 30 academic papers in National Studies and Religious Studies of the World. He won the first prize of outstanding achievements in philosophy and social sciences in Hangzhou.

 

Main contents:

Since ancient times, many temples have been built in Hangzhou, and Hangzhou has a reputation as a “Southeast Buddhist country”. The natural landscape of Hangzhou contains rich Buddhist cultural elements. The painters of all ages recorded these with their hands. With the change of history, many Buddhist architectures have changed, and ancient paintings have become an important carrier for us to explore historical remains. What did the Leifeng Pagoda look like in Southern Song Dynasty? How many layers are there in the Baochu Pagoda during Ming and Qing Dynasties? The lecturer will lead the audience to pursue the history of Hangzhou Buddhist culture from the eyes of ancient painters.