Henry C H Shiu
Biographic Data
| ID | 887375 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Henry C H Shiu |
| GIVEN NAMES | Henry C H |
| FAMILY NAME | Shiu |
| SIGNATURE | SHIU H C H |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Toronto |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6214-3937 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
From Buddhist Studies to Buddhist Theology: A Divinatory Reading of the Heart Sūtra
This article traces the development of Buddhist theology as an academic discipline, from its early emergence in missionary and Orientalist readings of Buddhism through a Christian lens to its later systematic formation as a field that runs parallel to, yet remains distinct from, Buddhist studies. Through this exploration, the article examines Buddhist theology as a means of constructive engagement with Christian theology, using the example of int…
Advocacy for a Buddhist approach to dementia care
Despite the extensive literature on Christian and Muslim perspectives on dementia care, there has been an absence of scholarly research on dementia care from a Buddhist perspective. What appears to be largely missing from this discourse is the potential of incorporating traditional Buddhist beliefs and practices as part of a comprehensive approach to contemplative, spiritual caregiving for people living with dementia. A multi-faith approach to de…
Addressing the challenges and strategies for Western classical music in North America as a living heritage art form
This article proposes viewing classical music in North America as a "living heritage art form" that acknowledges the deep foundational roots of classical music, similar to how all forms of world heritage are constructed while recognizing that classical music can remain relevant within a modern cultural context. In doing so, it examines the challenges threatening the genre's survival and proposes strategies for overcoming these obstacles. Addition…
The Fourfold Environmental Protection Initiative of Dharma Drum Mountain
This article explores the unique environmental ethos advocated by Dharma Drum Mountain (DDM), an international Buddhist spiritual, cultural, and education foundation founded by the late Chan Master Sheng Yen. It presents a critical reflection on orthodox models of Western environmental ethics and illuminates the constraints of mainstream critical approaches when confronted with the intricate ecological philosophies embedded in Buddhist traditions…
Buddhist Animal Release Practices: Historic, Environmental, Public Health And Economic Concerns
Animal release has long been a component of Buddhist practice, although it is little studied contemporarily. This paper examines the historical roots of these rituals, arguing that they may ultimately have been adopted into Chinese Buddhist practices. A short survey of contemporary Buddhist practice in various traditions is given, including references to important scriptural authority. Practices involving large-scale, ritualized animal release is…
Addressing the challenges and strategies for Western classical music in North America as a living heritage art form
This article proposes viewing classical music in North America as a "living heritage art form" that acknowledges the deep foundational roots of classical music, similar to how all forms of world heritage are constructed while recognizing that classical music can remain relevant within a modern cultural context. In doing so, it examines the challenges threatening the genre's survival and proposes strategies for overcoming these obstacles. Addition…
Buddhist Animal Release Practices: Historic, Environmental, Public Health And Economic Concerns
Animal release has long been a component of Buddhist practice, although it is little studied contemporarily. This paper examines the historical roots of these rituals, arguing that they may ultimately have been adopted into Chinese Buddhist practices. A short survey of contemporary Buddhist practice in various traditions is given, including references to important scriptural authority. Practices involving large-scale, ritualized animal release is…
The Fourfold Environmental Protection Initiative of Dharma Drum Mountain
This article explores the unique environmental ethos advocated by Dharma Drum Mountain (DDM), an international Buddhist spiritual, cultural, and education foundation founded by the late Chan Master Sheng Yen. It presents a critical reflection on orthodox models of Western environmental ethics and illuminates the constraints of mainstream critical approaches when confronted with the intricate ecological philosophies embedded in Buddhist traditions…
Advocacy for a Buddhist approach to dementia care
Despite the extensive literature on Christian and Muslim perspectives on dementia care, there has been an absence of scholarly research on dementia care from a Buddhist perspective. What appears to be largely missing from this discourse is the potential of incorporating traditional Buddhist beliefs and practices as part of a comprehensive approach to contemplative, spiritual caregiving for people living with dementia. A multi-faith approach to de…
Addressing the challenges and strategies for Western classical music in North America as a living heritage art form
This article proposes viewing classical music in North America as a "living heritage art form" that acknowledges the deep foundational roots of classical music, similar to how all forms of world heritage are constructed while recognizing that classical music can remain relevant within a modern cultural context. In doing so, it examines the challenges threatening the genre's survival and proposes strategies for overcoming these obstacles. Addition…
From Buddhist Studies to Buddhist Theology: A Divinatory Reading of the Heart Sūtra
This article traces the development of Buddhist theology as an academic discipline, from its early emergence in missionary and Orientalist readings of Buddhism through a Christian lens to its later systematic formation as a field that runs parallel to, yet remains distinct from, Buddhist studies. Through this exploration, the article examines Buddhist theology as a means of constructive engagement with Christian theology, using the example of int…
Buddhism (4 works) · Archaeology (3 works) · History (3 works) · Philosophy (3 works) · Environmental ethics (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Aesthetics (1 works) · Argument (complex analysis (1 works)