麻豆AV

Rongdao Lai

Academic title(s):

Assistant Professor of Chinese Religions (Buddhism), joint appointment with the Department of East Asian Studies

Rongdao Lai

Contact Information

Address:

3520 University Street, Room 007
Montreal, Quebec
H3A 2A7, Canada

Fax number:

514-398-6665

Email address:

rongdao.lai [at] mcgill.ca

Degree(s):

M.A. (Queen's), Ph.D. (麻豆AV)

Specialization:

Modern Chinese Buddhism, Buddhism and the state, Buddhist education, transnational religious networks, religion and social activism in Asia

Courses:

RELG 337 Themes in Buddhist Studies 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Religious Studies: A focused examination of major themes within a branch of Theravada, Mahayana or Vajrayana Buddhism. Emphasis will be placed on both the close study of primary texts (in translation) in historical context and the application of recent methods to fundamental Buddhist concepts, ritual practices and community institutions.

Offered by: Religious Studies
- Summer
- Prerequisite: RELG 252 or RELG 253 or permission of instructor
- Terms
  
  Winter 2025
- Instructors
  
  Lara E Braitstein
RELG 354 Chinese Religions 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Religious Studies: Introduction to the diverse religiosities in the Chinese cultural sphere. Examination of the everyday practice of ancestor worship, longevity practices, morality, rituals, and the veneration of deities and spirits.

Offered by: Religious Studies
- Fall
- Prerequisite: RELG 253
- Terms
  
  Fall 2024
- Instructors
  
  Rongdao Lai
EAST 304 Current Topics:Chin Studies 2 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Asian Language & Literature: Consideration of important issues in Chinese Studies. Content of the course will vary from year to year.

Offered by: East Asian Studies
- Winter
- Restriction: Departmental approval required
- Terms
  
  Fall 2024
- Instructors
  
  Rongdao Lai

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