Event Details
Date & Time
Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026 4:45 PM - 6:15 PM
Event Link
Cost
Free-please register
Location
Cataldo Globe Room
About This Event
The 2026 Arnold Humanities Lecture “Buddhist Cinema: The Medium and the Message” will be delivered by Dr. Francisca Cho, Professor of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Georgetown University.
Dr. Cho will share her insights into how Buddhist teachings emphasize the importance of using media to create transformative and meaningful experiences. This perspective invites audiences to appreciate cinema as a powerful vehicle for religious reflection. Dr. Cho will illustrate this central idea through a discussion of the popular movie Groundhog Day, exploring how this film’s narrative embodies Buddhist principles of repetition, transformation, and awakening.
This lecture is intended for general audiences and all are welcome!
To help us prepare for regreshments, please register for the event.
The lecture is hosted by Dr. Gloria I-Ling Chien, Arnold Distinguished Professor
Questions? Contact Dr. Chien at chien@gonzaga.edu