Anyone interested in PHD of Religion(Buddhism)?

[Xingyu Chen]

Hello everyone.

I am wondering, is there anyone interested in Religious studies of Buddhism, or even had applied for some graduate schools? I am concentrated in Chinese Buddhism, anyone would like to share his/her study experience with me?

[zhouyi]

Hi,

I'm also interested in Chinese Buddhism and have applied to several graduate programs in this area. How about you? What aspect of Chinese Buddhist are you interested in.

[koolherc]

I'm not specializing in this, but I do know that UChicago has a tremendous Buddhist scholar in Steven Collins. Great teacher, too.

[Perique69]

I second Steven Collins at Chicago. He's great.

[Xingyu Chen]

Thanks to all of you above.

To Zhouyi:

I have been concentrated on popular beliefs and rituals. I applied to Princenton this year.

You are in Hangzhou, is it Zhejiang University?

[zhouyi]

Xingyu Chen-

Thanks for your reply. Yes, I am at Zhejiang University where I am studying Chinese philosophy. Unfortunately, these past two days I found out that I was rejected from two of the graduate schools I applied to, but I am still waiting hopefully from another which I think I have the best chance of being admitted to and which might be the best fit anyway. I am also interested in the popular aspects of Chinese religion and have recently become interested in learning more about the religious culture of the Ming dynasty. It would be nice to have more of an exchange with you in some way or at some time. Do you use QQ? I wish you the best of luck, Joseph

[Xingyu Chen]

Zhouyi,

I used to using QQ. Sent you massage about the QQ number.

[Palfi]

Hi Everyone,

I am applying for a program in Chinese Buddhism. I am focusing on Buddhist and Daoist interplay during the Ming. Hope to hear from you guys about your plans! What schools did you all apply to?