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George Keyworth is an Associate Professor and Department Head at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Arts and Science, specializing in medieval Chinese and Japanese religious history. With a Ph.D. from UCLA and both an M.A. and a B.A. with honors from UC Santa Barbara, Dr. Keyworth’s academic focus includes the exploration of religion, literature, and poetry from the Northern Song dynasty in China (960-1127), particularly emphasizing the works of poet-Chan Buddhist monk Juefan Huihong and the Japanese monk-pilgrim Jōjin. He has published on various topics, including Buddhist scriptures and historical manuscripts preserved in both China and Japan, highlighting the intricate connections between these two cultures' religious traditions. Dr. Keyworth has also supervised graduate students researching medieval and modern religion, focusing on Daoism and Buddhist studies in East Asia. He leads workshops on Buddhist literature and its canon-making processes, and has served as an instructor for various courses in Religious Studies, covering Asian religions, Buddhism, and the intersection of religion with societal elements.
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