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Inaugural lecture brings expert in East Asian religions
March 14, 2008
Harold Roth of Brown University will give the inaugural Paul O. Ingram Lecture in the History of Religions Tuesday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. in room 201 of Xavier Hall.
In his lecture, titled “‘To Treat Yourself as Other:’ The Psychodynamics of Self-Alterity in Early Daoism,” Roth will give a historical and philosophical overview of the fundamentals of early Daoist contemplative practice. He’ll also discuss how these confer a profound inner freedom from attachment to fixed notions of self and other.
Roth also will host a discussion with students about the mystical experience of Daoist tradition on Monday, March 17 at 4 p.m. in Chris Knutzen West.
A professor of religious studies and East Asian studies at Brown, Roth specializes in early Chinese religious thought, Daoism, the history of East Asian religions and the comparative study of mysticism. Roth also leads the Contemplative Practices Project at Brown, which studies the use of contemplative practices in the teaching of religion.
His publications include “The Textual History of the Huai-nan Tzu,” “‘Inward Training’ and the Foundations of Taoist Mysticism,” “Daoist Identity: Cosmology. Lineage, and Ritual,” and “A Companion to Angus C. Graham's Chuang Tzu: the Inner Chapters.”
The endowed lecture is named for Paul Ingram, emeritus professor of religion, who was the first PLU professor to teach a series of courses on the religions of the world. With expertise in Buddhism, Ingram was a leader in the Buddhist-Christian dialogue in North America and Japan.
Through a generous gift, Ingram and his wife, Gena, endowed the annual lecture. Through it, the university will bring scholars to campus to share their expertise with the campus and Tacoma communities.
Roth also will host a discussion with students about the mystical experience of Daoist tradition on Monday, March 17 at 4 p.m. in Chris Knutzen West.
A professor of religious studies and East Asian studies at Brown, Roth specializes in early Chinese religious thought, Daoism, the history of East Asian religions and the comparative study of mysticism. Roth also leads the Contemplative Practices Project at Brown, which studies the use of contemplative practices in the teaching of religion.
His publications include “The Textual History of the Huai-nan Tzu,” “‘Inward Training’ and the Foundations of Taoist Mysticism,” “Daoist Identity: Cosmology. Lineage, and Ritual,” and “A Companion to Angus C. Graham's Chuang Tzu: the Inner Chapters.”
The endowed lecture is named for Paul Ingram, emeritus professor of religion, who was the first PLU professor to teach a series of courses on the religions of the world. With expertise in Buddhism, Ingram was a leader in the Buddhist-Christian dialogue in North America and Japan.
Through a generous gift, Ingram and his wife, Gena, endowed the annual lecture. Through it, the university will bring scholars to campus to share their expertise with the campus and Tacoma communities.