Mario Poceski

Associate  Professor of Buddhism & Chinese Religions

Religion Department, University of Florida

Education

Ph.D. in East Asian Languages and Cultures (specialization in Buddhist studies), University of California, Los Angeles, 2000

Main Research Field

History of Chinese Buddhism, with focus on the late medieval period (seventh to tenth century)

General Research Interests

Chan/Zen Buddhism, monastic culture and institutions, globalization of Buddhism, history of Chinese religions 

Teaching Areas

Buddhist Studies and Chinese Religions

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Office Hours (Fall 08)

Thu 2:30­-4:00, and by appointment; 132 Anderson Hall.

Fall 2008 Courses

Chinese Buddhism

Spring 2009 Courses

Intro to Buddhism, Chinese Religions, & Buddhist Traditions

Recent Publications

“Monastic Innovator, Iconoclast, and Teacher of Doctrine: The Varied Images of Chan Master Baizhang.” Steven Heine and Dale Wright, eds. Zen Masters (Oxford and New York: Oxford University Press, in press).

Chan Rituals of Abbots’ Ascending the Hall to Preach.” Steven Heine and Dale Wright, eds. Zen Ritual (Oxford and New York: Oxford University Press, 2008): 83­-111, 299-304.

“Lay Models of Engagement with Chan Teachings and Practices among the Literati in Mid-Tang China.” Journal of Chinese Religions 35 (2007): 65­-99.

Review of Going Forth: Visions of the Buddhist Vinaya, William M. Bodiford, ed. (Honolulu: University of Hawai’i Press, 2005). Philosophy East and West 57/3 (2007): 392–396.

Department of Religion, 132 Anderson Hall, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-7410
Tel: 352/273-2937; Fax: 352/392-7395; Email:
mpoceski@ufl.edu

 Last updated: 5/24/2008  |