USU Museum of Anthropology Looks at Buddhism in Cache Valley

Buddhism in Cache Valley is honored at the next Saturdays at the Museum activity at Utah State University.

Presented by USU’s Museum of Anthropology in collaboration with a locally-based Buddhist group, Sangha, visitors to the museum can learn about the religion and way of life in activities Saturday, Nov. 5.

A presentation titled “Entering the Silence:  Buddhist Meditation and Mindfulness” is offered by meditation teacher and USU associate professor of English Michael Sowder at 11 a.m. at the museum. After the presentation, Sowder invites the public to participate in a meditation class.

“Join us as we ‘enter the silence,’ learn about Buddha and discover the meanings behind the many Buddhist symbols,” said Lisa Cash, museum intern and a Saturdays program planner. “I feel this particular event can help people with their daily life. Not only will it be interesting to learn how to meditate and find meanings in Buddhist symbols, it might be helpful in reducing my stress levels. I am thrilled to hear from Michael Sowder and to venture out into the world of Buddhism.”

Community members, as well as Utah State students, can visit the museum during its operating hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Funding for the Saturday events is provided by a grant from the United States Institute of Museum and Library Services. More information about the IMLS is available online.

The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252. Admission is free. For Saturday activities, free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building.

For more information about this event, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum website.

The Museum of Anthropology is part of the Anthropology Program at USU in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Related links:

• USU Anthropology Program
• USU Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology
• USU College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Source: Museum of Anthropology

Contact: USU Museum of Anthropology, (435) 797-7545, anthro.museum@usu.edu