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Chiew Hui Ho is a Senior Lecturer in East Asian Buddhism at the University of Sydney. He holds a PhD in Religious Studies from Stanford University, an MA (Distinction) in Buddhist Studies from the University of Hong Kong, and MA/BA Honours in Philosophy from the National University of Singapore. His research focuses on the socio-cultural history of Buddhism in medieval China, particularly the role of laypeople in shaping religious practices. Notable works include Diamond Sutra Narratives: Textual Production and Lay Religiosity in Medieval China (Brill, 2019) and contributions to interdisciplinary studies of Buddhist narratives.
Teaching interests include Buddhist philosophy, East Asian religious culture, and classical Chinese literature. He teaches courses such as ASNS2011 Buddhist Thought and Culture, CHNS2004 Introduction to Chinese Literature, and supervises postgraduate research in related areas. Current projects explore the intersection of Buddhist printed illustrations and secular book culture in Song-to-Ming China.
Professional affiliations include the American Academy of Religions, Association of Asian Studies, and Australasian Association of Buddhist Studies. His work emphasizes material culture, textual analysis, and the dynamic relationship between religion and society in pre-modern East Asia.
