About

Through innovative practices of research and training this project fosters the next generation of scholars working on Buddhism and East Asian religions. Project members conduct onsite contextual investigation and training in texts, images, artifacts, and practices. New digital materials are gathered for a publicly accessible repository hosted at UBC. We employ interdisciplinary scholarship to enhance public and scholarly understanding of Buddhism and East Asian religions.

Learn more about the project

Sign up for our newsletter

Database of Religious Sites in East Asia

Related Networks

We are fortunate to have the support of two international academic networks to help advance the study of Buddhism and East Asian cultures. Each network is a global collaboration of top-tier universities and provides generous support for scholarly engagements. Visit the links below to learn more.

Tianzhu Global Network for the Study of Buddhist Cultures
Founded with a donation from the Liuzu Temple of Chan Buddhism in Guangdong, China, this network aims to provide a platform for Buddhist devotees and researchers around the world to share their understanding and exchange ideas.

Glorisun Global Network for Buddhist Studies
Founded by non-profit organization Glorious Sun Enterprises Limited, this network aims to promote cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural exchanges on Buddhism and Buddhist studies.

Featured

Second volume of SCR SPIB Series

Second volume of SCR SPIB Series

We are pleased to announce the release of the second volume in the SCR SPIB series published by Routledge. Edited by Jinhua Chen, Guang Kuan, and Hu Fo