Sravasti Abbey and the Buddha’s Center, in collaboration with the WBU Institute for Buddhist Studies, have announced the Jeffrey Hopkins Legacy Series, 11 online lectures led by leading Buddhist scholars. The series aims to honor the memory and contributions of Jeffrey Hopkins, a distinguished scholar, translator, and practitioner who played a central role in the spread of Buddhism in the West. Sessions will take place each Sunday through November 24 at 14 p.m. PT and will be streamed live via Zoom and YouTube. The first lecture, by Donald Lopez on the collected works of Jeffrey Hopkins, was given on September 15.
Jeffrey Hopkins, who died on July 1, 2024, was the founder of the Tibetan and Buddhist Studies Program at the University of Virginia and a professor emeritus there. His career was marked by a deep dedication to the study and teaching of Tibetan Buddhism, and his impact on the spread of Buddhism in the English-speaking world is widely recognized.
Hopkins was known for his work as the English translator for His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and for his scholarship, particularly his seminal work. Meditation on Emptiness (Wisdom Publications 1983). His innovative approach to Buddhist studies included the addition of Tibetan scholars to his teaching staff, and he wrote, translated, and edited numerous books that have become essential resources for popular and academic audiences.
The Jeffrey Hopkins Legacy Series online teachings will feature 11 of Hopkins’ remarkable students, who will share their insights and reflections in honor of their mentor. The series represents an opportunity for participants to engage with the teachings and legacy of a scholar who dedicated his life to promoting a deeper understanding of Tibetan Buddhism.
All Jeffrey Hopkins Legacy Series sessions are offered free of charge, but donations are welcome. Contributions can be made via a link on the event website. Those wishing to donate can specify “Hopkins Series” in the comments box.
Jeffrey Hopkins' work has had a profound influence on the development of Buddhist studies in the West. The creation of the University of Virginia's Program in Tibetan and Buddhist Studies set a new standard for academic engagement with Tibetan Buddhism.
Upcoming speakers and topics include:
September 22st
Guy Newland – The Two Truths According to Je TsongkhapaSeptember 29st
Anne C. Klein (Lama Rigzin Drolma) – Nyingma, Dzogchen and Khetsun Sangpo Rinpoche in Hopkins' work6 October
Jongbok Yi – Identification of the Object of Negation by Tsongkhapa in the Svātantrika-Mādhyamika13 October
Jules Levinson – Sakya Panchen does not share this opinion20 October
John Powers – The 8th and 9th Karmapa's Explanation of Madhyamika and its Necessity for Mahamudra27 October
Craig Preston – Entering the Void with Jamyang Shaypa, an interactive session3th November
Venerable Thubten Chodron – Why is the Vinaya important if things are empty?10th November
Georges Dreyfus – The Prasangika Svatantrika debate17th November
Daniel Cozort – The Diamond Sutra on the Four Illusions Concerning Interdependence24th November
Steven Weinberger – The Importance of Yoga Tantra, an Introduction to Sarva-tathagata-tattva-samgraha
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Jeffrey Hopkins Legacy Series (Sravasti Abbey)
Buddha Center
In Memoriam: Jeffrey Hopkins, Distinguished Professor of Tibetan Studies (UVA Today)
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