天美影视

Research Initiatives

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Advancing Knowledge, Preserving Wisdom, and Inspiring Innovation

At U天美影视, research is more than an academic pursuit鈥攊t is a means of聽exploration, preservation, and transformation. Rooted in聽Buddhist wisdom and interdisciplinary scholarship, our research initiatives聽bridge tradition and modernity, ensuring that聽new knowledge is created, historical texts are preserved, and students are empowered to engage in meaningful inquiry.

Through our聽research institutes, faculty projects, and student opportunities, U天美影视 is committed to聽advancing scholarship, fostering critical thought, and enriching global conversations on Buddhism, humanities, and social impact.

U天美影视 Research Initiatives

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Institute for the Study of Humanistic Buddhism

罢丑别听Institute for the Study of Humanistic Buddhism (ISHB)聽promotes interdisciplinary research into聽Humanistic Buddhism, exploring its relevance in today鈥檚 world. Inspired by聽Venerable Master Hsing Yun鈥檚 vision, the institute facilitates academic studies, hosts lectures and symposia, and contributes to聽international Buddhist scholarship.

Director:聽Dr. Shou-Jen Kuo
Contact:听蝉丑辞耻箩别苍办蔼耻飞别蝉迟.别诲耻

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Digital Sanskrit Buddhist Canon Project

This initiative is dedicated to聽gathering, digitizing, and distributing original Sanskrit Buddhist scriptures, ensuring their accessibility to scholars and practitioners worldwide. With over聽50,000 pages digitized聽and more in progress, this project plays a vital role in聽preserving historical texts and making them available for modern research.

Director:聽Dr. Miroj Shakya
Contact:听尘颈谤辞箩蝉蔼耻飞别蝉迟.别诲耻

“At U天美影视, I never felt like just another number. The community here is so warm and welcoming鈥攊t鈥檚 truly something special. Professors know your name, and everyone from students to staff is invested in your success. I feel seen and supported every day, and that鈥檚 something I don鈥檛 think I could have found at a larger university.”鈥ㄢ

鈥 Priya S., Class of 2021