Film Screening
Himalaya
Event ID: EV009680P
Info: Jun 1 • Sun • 7:00pm • Yukiyoshi Room, Krauss Hall 012 • Gain background information to prepare for the course, Buddhist Cultures of the Himalayas, Mon/Wed, June 2-18, 6:00-8:00pm •
With: John Johnston
Instructor John Johnston shows highlights from the Eric Valli film as a prelude to the course, Buddhist Cultures of the Himalayas (6 meetings, 6:00-8:00pm, on Monday and Wednesday evenings, June 2-18.) See course details at:
www.outreach.hawaii.edu/programs/2008/EVENT-P09730.asp.
John Johnston, MA, Asian Studies, University of Hawai‘i, assistant curator for the exhibition , “The Dragon’s Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan” (2005-present) was a key participant in locating and selecting works for the exhibition, and was based in Bhutan for three years working on the project. Mr. Johnston also assisted with the loan of the items and participated in original research, writing, and editing efforts culminating in the catalog, "The Dragon’s Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan" (Serindia Publications, 2008), to which he contributed an essay. He is cofounder and coeditor of i>Buddhist Art News, and author of numerous articles on the subject. Mr. Johnston presently serves on the editorial board of the National Museum of Bhutan. He has conducted fieldwork at remote Buddhist sites throughout Asia, particularly in silk road and Himalayan areas.