Early Buddhist Multilingualism: a talk by Peter Skilling

Please join us for an invited talk by Prof. Peter Skilling, generously co-sponsored by the Departments of Asian Studies, History and Philosophy; the South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia and Religious Studies Programs; and the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly. The event is open to all interested, and special accommodations can be made for access upon request.

Peter Skilling is a Special Lecturer at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok. Until his retirement in 2017, he was a Professor of the French School of Asian Studies (EFEO). He specializes in the literary and material history of Buddhism in South and Southeast Asia. He publishes widely and has been visiting professor at leading universities worldwide. His forthcoming book, Questioning the Buddha (Wisdom Books, 2021), introduces and translates twenty-five Buddhist sutras.

Due to COVID-era regulations, all attendees are required to register for this event through this CampusGroups portal. Upon registration you should receive an automated email with the Zoom link. If for any reason you do not receive this email, please contact Bruno at bms297@cornell.edu.

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