Dr. Wendi Adamek

Professor

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Biography

Wendi L. Adamek is a Professor in the Department of Classics and Religion at the University of Calgary and holds the Numata Chair in Buddhist Studies. Her research interests encompass medieval Chinese Buddhism, living systems theory, and cultural studies of East Asian Buddhism. Adamek's recent book, 'Practicescapes: Buddhists in Baoshan' (University of Hamburg Press), focuses on the 6th-7th century Buddhist community in north-central China. Her academic contribution includes publications such as 'Mystique Transmission: Early Chan History and Contexts' (Columbia University Press, 2007), which received the American Academy of Religion Award for Excellence in Textual Studies in 2008. She earned her educational degrees from Stanford University, and her professional background includes numerous research fellowships at esteemed institutions including Kyoto University and Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study. Adamek actively participates in university strategic initiatives and teaches various courses on Buddhist practice and philosophy.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Teaching courses in Buddhist studies and leading research initiatives.

Awards

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Residence Fellowship

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Grand Prize

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Residence Fellowship

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Residence Fellowship

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Award for Excellence in Textual Studies

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Research Fellowship

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Research Fellowship

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Dissertation Fellowship

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Research Fellowship

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Graduate Research Fellowship

Courses

Buddhist Practice Traditions Introduction to Buddhism: Philosophy Studies in Eastern Religions: Religion and Economic Systems

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.