Could you ever imagine that one of the most popular saints in the Christian calendar of the Middle Ages was… Buddha?

In this captivating lecture, Katarina Livljanic (Ensemble Dialogos) will lead us through one of the most intriguing labyrinths of medieval world. Through maps, videos, and music, she will make us retrace her steps in a multitude of libraries and archives worldwide, in search of Barlaam and Josaphat, and show how she brought back to life the incredible story of saints Barlaam and Josaphat, a Christianized version of Buddha’s life, which crossed over at least four religions and was transmitted through almost all the medieval languages.

Due to weather conditions, this previously in-person event has been changed to an online event. A Zoom link can be requested here.

The event is organized by UNO Medieval/Renaissance Studies, Cathedral Arts Project, and College of St. Mary, with the support of Humanities Nebraska, the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. Sponsored by UNO History, Religious Studies, English , Art & Art History, Foreign Languages Departments, and the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.