Nichi-Doku Joint Lecture The ‘Body Mandala’ in Japanese Buddhism: An Analysis of East Asian Philosophy from a New Perspective
- Mittwoch, 26. Februar 2025, 18:00 - 20:00 Uhr
- Karl-Jaspers-Zentrum, Gebäude 4400, Raum 212, Voßstraße 2, 69115 Heidelberg
- Prof. Takahiko Kameyama, Kyoto University (Japan), Institute for the Future of Human Society
- Commentator: Prof. Dr. Michael Radich, Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg Center for Transcultural Studies
Japanese Buddhist monks during the pre-modern period frequently asserted a unique view on a human body that has structural similarity to scientific anatomical knowledge while maintaining the comprehensive mandalic vision. In his lecture, Prof. Kameyama will hypothetically refer to this view as the “body mandala”. First, he will attempt to reveal the whole image of this “body mandala” through examining various historical materials. Based on a series of discussions concerning the “body mandala”, he will then examine the characteristics of East Asian philosophy and wisdom from a new perspective, also attempting to consider the validity of the following ideological elements: the idea of “foundation” and the monistic way of thinking frequently emphasized as the characteristic of Asian philosophy. Attendance is free. Please register by 25 February 2025.


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Karl-Jaspers-Zentrum
Gebäude 4400, Raum 212
Voßstraße 2
69115 HeidelbergVeranstalter
Heidelberg University Office Kyoto | Kyoto University European Center
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The “Nichi-Doku Joint Lecture” lecture series is organized in close cooperation of the Kyoto University European Center (Heidelberg Office) and the Heidelberg University Office (Kyoto), the liaison offices of both universities in Japan and Germany. Its aim is to promote and strengthen research exchange between Heidelberg University and Kyoto University.