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"Mysticism East and West" inaugurates the RAS Focus Group on Asian Philosophies and Religions' 2022-2023 season. In this season we are proposing a series of lectures on themes related to mysticism in Asian philosophies and religions.
Our inaugural lecture features Professor James Miller from Duke Kunshan University, who will speak on the topic of "Mysticism: East and West" In this lecture, Professor Miller will offer a general introduction to the concepts of mysticism, mystical philosophy and mystical experience as cross-cultural categories, and provide examples from Western and Eastern traditions. The lecture will explore the following topics:
- What is mysticism?
- How is mysticism related to philosophy and religion?
- Are all mystical experiences the same?
- What is distinctive about Chinese mysticism?
Opportunities for informal conversations and discussions will take place before and after the lecture.
After the event, you are invited to have dinner with Professor Miller at the venue (at an additional cost paid directly to the restaurant). A set menu with optional wine pairings will be available to all attendees. Further details will be sent by email to those who register for the lecture.
Agenda
4
00PM
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4
30PM
Welcome
Join Professor Miller for a glass of wine and get to know the other members of the RAS philosophy club.
4
30PM
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5
30PM
Lecture
Professor Miller will present his lecture on Mysticism East and West
5
30PM
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6
00PM
Discussion
Enjoy a second drink and continue the conversation with Professor Miller and the other attendees.
6
00PM
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8
00PM
Optional Dinner
All attendees are invited to stay for dinner (at an additional cost paid directly to the restaurant). Details of the set menu, with a vegetarian choice, and optional wine pairings, will be sent to all those who register.
Speakers
James Miller
Professor of Humanities at Duke Kunshan University
James Miller is Professor of Humanties and Co-Director of the Humanities Research Center at Duke Kunshan University. He is known worldwide as a scholar of Daoism, China's indigenous religion and has published numerous books, essays and articles on Chinese philosophy and religion.
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Tickets
RAS China joint/family member
RMB 100
Public Price
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Members of other RAS branches (Beijing, Hong Kong, Korea, etc.)
RMB 100
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You may be asked to provide proof of membership.RAS China institutional member
RMB 100
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