Series of meetings in collaboration with UniFi

Series of meetings to promote the knowledge and appreciation of the language, culture and traditions of Japan and Buddhism curated by Diego Cucinelli and Anna Maria Shinnyo Marradi in collaboration with the University of Florence Department FORLILPSI. “The impermanence of tradition: Transformations and encounters in Tibetan Buddhism” Buddhism is undoubtedly the most significant element of Tibetan identity. It has defined the political system, literature, social relations and art. Even the other great religious tradition of the country, known as bon, has been redefined over the centuries in relation to Buddhist teachings. Such centrality has at the same time resulted in a multifaceted trajectory, made up of changes and encounters, far from the image of isolation and immobility often associated with the country. The talk therefore aims to provide a profile of this extraordinary complexity within the framework of Asia’s political and religious history. Introduced by: Diego Cucinelli (FORLILPSI, UniFi) Speakers: Matteo Miele (Political Science, UniFi) Anna Maria Shinnyo Marradi (Shinnyoji) Free admission. Reservation required, limited seats ([e-mail removed]) Event on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/29aR9J1G2q