Be the Refuge is a book that’s rooted in conversations—and it’s a book that hopes to spark more conversations at the nexus of race, religion, and other topics. If you’d like to invite me to speak about Be the Refuge at your sangha, educational institution, reading group, or other communities, please feel free to reach out.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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online event | Institute of Buddhist Studies | Thursday, January 28, 2021 | 1:00–2:30pm Pacific Time
Be the Refuge Virtual Book Launch: Chenxing Han with Dr. Scott MitchellJoin us for Be the Refuge’s virtual book launch, hosted by the Institute of Buddhist Studies in Berkeley, California—my alma mater and the birthplace of this book. I’ll be joined in conversation by IBS Dean Scott Mitchell, and there will be time for audience Q&A afterward. Registration is free but space is limited. Hope to see you there!
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online event | Elliott Bay Book Company | Tuesday, February 2, 2021 | 7:00pm Pacific Time
Be the Refuge Virtual Book Event: Chenxing Han with Dr. Sharon Suh I’m honored to be speaking about Be the Refuge at Elliott Bay Book Company, having lived my junior high and high school years just twenty miles away from this legendary independent bookstore. My conversation partner for the evening will be Dr. Sharon A. Suh, Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Seattle University. This virtual event is co-presented by The Elliott Bay Book Company and Seattle University College of Arts and Sciences. Registration is free.
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online event | Books & Books | Thursday, February 18, 2021 | 7:00pm Eastern Time
Be the Refuge Virtual Book Event: Chenxing Han with Dr. Ann GleigFor this virtual event, hosted by Miami’s Books & Books, I’m thrilled to be in conversation with Professor Ann Gleig, author of American Dharma: Buddhism Beyond Modernity. Dr. Gleig’s work in and beyond academia are an inspiration to me, and I hope you’ll join used for a lively and wide-ranging dialogue. Registration is free.
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online event | BOCA Youth Group | Saturday, February 20, 2021 | 4:00–5:30pm Pacific Time / 7:00–8:30pm Eastern Time
Building Asian American Buddhist Community: Featuring Wanwan Lu, Andy Su, and Chenxing HanSave the date for this online book event, hosted by BOCA Youth Group in Rosemead, CA! More details coming soon.
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online event | Buddhist Community at Stanford | Saturday, February 27, 2021 | 10:00am Pacific Time
Be the Refuge Book Discussion with the BCAS CommunityAs a Stanford alum and BCAS member, I’m excited to join the Buddhist Community at Stanford for a discussion of Be the Refuge. BCAS events are open to everyone; contact the co-leaders if you are interested in attending.
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online event | Insight Meditation Center | Sunday, February 28, 2021 | 1–2:30pm Pacific Time
Open House & Be the Refuge Book Discussion: Chenxing Han with Ying Chen, Lilu Chen, and Max ErdsteinThe Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA was one of the first sanghas I attended regularly as an undergrad just beginning to explore Buddhism. It's a joy to return, even if virtually, for this Open House and Book Discussion, hosted by IMC’s Asian Dharma Circle. There is no need to register; you’ll find the link for the Zoom meeting here. (You can also find more details about the event on the IMC calendar; just scroll to the week of February 28th.)
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online event | Ho Center for Buddhist Studies at Stanford | Thursday, March 4, 2021 | 7:00–8:30pm Pacific Time
Be the Refuge Virtual Book Event: Chenxing Han with Dr. Jane IwamuraIt’s a delight to be speaking with Professor Jane Iwamura for this online HCBSS event, since insights from her scholarship—especiallyVirtual Orientalism: Asian Religions and American Popular Culture--are woven throughout Be the Refuge. Professor Paul Harrison, Co-Director of The Ho Center for Buddhist Studies and Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Stanford University, will serve as moderator for the audience Q&A. Registration is free.
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online event | Zen Center North Shore | Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 7:15–8:30pm Eastern Time
Be the Refuge Virtual Book Event: Chenxing Han with Rev. Joan Amaral and Dr. Kate FarringtonFor this virtual book event, hosted by Zen Center North Shore in Beverly, MA, I’ll be in dialogue with ZCNS Founder Joan Amaral and Asian Art and Philosophy Professor Kate Farrington. More details, including registration information, are available here.
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online event | Insight Meditation Community of Washington | Thursday, March 25, 2021 | 7:30–9:00pm Eastern Time
Be the Refuge Virtual Book Event: Chenxing Han with IMCW LeadersFor this online celebration of Be the Refuge, I’ll be in conversation with Luana Long and Annama Johns (Co-Founders of IMCW’s Asian Sangha) as well as Trisha Stotler, IMCW Executive Director of Programming. The audience Q&A will be moderated by La Sarmiento (Guiding Teacher of IMCW’s BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Sanghas), and the evening will also feature music by Mongolian-born artist Urana Heart. Registration is free.
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online event | Banyen Books | Wednesday, April 21, 2021 | 7pm Pacific Time
Be the Refuge Virtual Book Event: Chenxing Han with Dr. Jessica MainFor this virtual event, hosted by Banyen Books in Vancouver, Canada, I’ll be joined in conversation with Dr. Jessica Main of the University of British Columbia. The event is co-sponsored by UBC’s Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhism and Contemporary Society. Registration is free.
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online event | Ancient Dragon Zen Gate | Sunday, April 25, 2021 | 9:30–11:30am Central Time
Be the Refuge Virtual Book Event: Chenxing Han with Rev. Taigen Dan LeightonSave the date for this online book event, hosted by Ancient Dragon Zen Gate in Chicago, IL; more details to come.
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online event | Buddhist Church of Oakland | Saturday, May 15, 2021
Be the Refuge Virtual Book EventStay tuned for more information about this online book event, hosted by the Buddhist Church of Oakland.
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online event | Harvard Buddhist Community | Thursday, May 20, 2021 | 7–8:30pm Eastern Time
Radical Re-Orientation: The 2021 Buddhism and Race Speaker SeriesStay tuned for more information about this online event in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Learn more about this speaker series, which will feature Larry Yang, Rhonda Magee, Duncan Williams, Ann Gleig, and Shanté Smalls, here.
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PAST EVENTS
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online event | After Hope, Asian Art Museum | Thursday, October 22, 2020 | 5:30–6:30pm PDT
Building Sanctuary, Being RefugeA conversation between Buddhist authors Zenju Earthlyn Manuel and Chenxing Han.
Listen to the audio recording on After Hope |
