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Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library

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Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library

Open to the public, our library has 700,000 volumes in Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Tibetan.

Originating from a collection of rare materials acquired from China in the 1930s, we have grown into a major research library on East Asian Studies with materials in Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Tibetan. In addition to the collection, we also have subject matter specialists and reference services to assist students, faculty, and researchers with East Asian-related research. Our website (http://east.library.utoronto.ca/) also has a number of a online resources for Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Tibetan Studies.

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

#법륜스님

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!

08/31/2026

🎨 Displayed in the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library is a calligraphy scroll of Li Bai's (701-762) famous poem Bring in the W**e (將進酒), one of the most celebrated works in Chinese literature.

Written by calligrapher Liu Baikuan (劉百寬), the scroll brings together poetry and calligraphy—two of the most cherished traditions in Chinese culture. The poem reflects on the brevity of life and encourages readers to embrace joy, friendship, and the present moment.

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

08/24/2026

📚 EAL Collection Spotlight: 民國籍粹 (Minguo Ji Cui)

The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library is home to the Minguo Ji Cui collection, comprising more than 7,000 titles published during China's Republican period (1912-1949).

Covering literature, history, philosophy, politics, and social thought, these volumes document a transformative era when new ideas, global influences, and debates about modernity reshaped Chinese society.

An important resource for research on modern China, Taiwan, and the intellectual history of East Asia.

08/18/2026

🎵 In case you missed it...

Earlier this year, the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library and East Asian Music in the Contemporary World Initiative - EAMCW presented our inaugural Collaborative Concert, bringing together performers, composers, scholars, students, and community members to celebrate East Asian music and contemporary musical creativity.

The concert recording remains available online:

📺 Watch the recording:
https://youtu.be/-zGLmp33uMk?si=XZ5lGD2csvGWHx_O

📖 Learn more about the event:
https://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/inaugural-collaborative-concert-cheng-yu-tung-east-asian-library-east-asian-music

08/17/2026

📣 Missed LiterASIAN Toronto 2026? The event videos are now available!

This year’s theme, Re-Generation, celebrated renewal, growth, and the evolving voices of Asian Canadian literature.

Revisit the conversations and enjoy a special performance by Amely Zhou and Hong-Da Chin, featuring erhu, guzheng, and Chinese flutes.

🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8JWI8JQhJw

08/14/2026

📣 Join Ven. Pomnyun Sunim 법륜스님 for an audience-led conversation exploring mindfulness, anxiety, and emotional well-being.

Through his signature Jeukmun Jeukseol 즉문즉설 (卽問卽說) — “immediate questions, immediate answers” — he offers direct responses to audience questions and practical wisdom for navigating everyday life.

📅 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 receive a complimentary Korean snack bag.

📲Register now: https://libcal.library.utoronto.ca/event/4048538

#법륜스님

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Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm

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http://east.library.utoronto.ca/

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