Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library

10/20/2026

We were delighted to host the annual Tibetan Studies Library Orientation for the U of T community at the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library on the afternoon of October 19!

The Tibetan Studies Librarian at Columbia University Libraries / University of Toronto Libraries, Kristina Dy-Liacco, welcomed students who are learning the Tibetan language for a session demonstrating research access, bibliographical resources, and taking a look at the Tibetan Studies collections.

10/14/2026

We were delighted to welcome graduate students from Professor Lucy El-Sherif’s 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 course at OISE to the 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝘂 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 on the evening of October 13!

Our Library Director, Hana Kim, welcomed the group for a session and tour exploring our collections, how libraries develop collections and organize knowledge, and their role in preserving cultural heritage and making it accessible.

It was a great opportunity to share what we do and why it matters.

📸 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴.

10/05/2026

📰 The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library has digitized the World Journal Toronto (多倫多世界日報) Community Section (1980–2015) and made it freely accessible online.

Founded by Taiwan's United Daily News group, the World Journal served as an important source of news and community information for generations of Chinese-speaking readers in Toronto, including many Taiwanese Canadians. The collection offers a unique record of community life, immigration, culture, and transnational connections between Canada and Taiwan.

With more than 67,000 pages from 11,808 issues, the archive is a valuable resource for research on Taiwanese Canadian and Chinese Canadian history.

https://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/new-digital-collection-world-journal-toronto-duolunduoshijieribao-community-sectio

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

A look back at Open Conversation with Ven. Pomnyun Sunim 법륜스님

Presented by the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library, this special gathering on September 20, 2026, brought together more than 200 U of T students, alumni, and community members for an audience-led conversation about the questions and challenges we encounter in everyday life.

From life choices and anxiety to grief, forgiveness, and acceptance, the wide-ranging questions made for a lively and thought-provoking afternoon.

Our sincere thanks to Ven. Pomnyun Sunim, Jungto Society, the Department of East Asian Studies, the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Centre for Buddhist Studies, and everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversation.

📸 Here are a few moments from the event.

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09/29/2026

👗 The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library's display case features a selection of traditional Chinese garments with exquisite hand embroidery, generously donated by Mrs. Jeanne T. Hamel in 2016.

Showcasing the artistry, craftsmanship, and rich textile traditions of China, these garments help bring cultural history to life and enrich the library's learning environment.

Take a closer look the next time you visit the library!

09/22/2026

🕉️ Did you know?

This Tibetan meditation thangka on display at the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library once belonged to scholar and translator Lobsang P. Lhalungpa and illustrates the practice of calm-abiding meditation.

Take a closer look the next time you visit the library!

09/14/2026

🎨 The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library is home to a collection of papier-mâché sculptures by Korean artist Stella Kang.

Created using hanji (한지), traditional Korean handmade paper made from mulberry bark, these works were donated by the artist following the library's Embracing Our Art exhibition during Asian Heritage Month in 2013.

The display features Samul Nori musicians performing traditional Korean percussion music, celebrating Korean artistic traditions, cultural heritage, and the remarkable versatility of hanji as an artistic medium.

Take a closer look the next time you visit the library!

09/10/2026

📣 Event Reminder — Only a Few Spots Left!

Join Ven. Pomnyun Sunim 법륜스님 on Sunday, September 20 for an audience-led conversation on mindfulness, anxiety, emotional well-being, and the challenges we face in everyday life.

Through his signature Jeukmun Jeukseol 즉문즉설 (卽問卽說) — “immediate questions, immediate answers” — Ven. Pomnyun Sunim will respond directly to audience questions and share practical wisdom for navigating life with greater clarity.

📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026
🕒 3:00–4:30 PM
📍 Innis Town Hall, University of Toronto
🎟️ Free and open to all
🌏 Korean with simultaneous English interpretation

Attendees will also receive a complimentary Korean snack bag.

⚠️ Only a few spots remain! Register now: https://libcal.library.utoronto.ca/event/4048538

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09/04/2026

📢 Library Closure Notice

Please note that the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library will be closed on Monday, September 7 for Labour Day.

The library will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Labour Day holiday!