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SUMMARY:Facing Turmoil with Integrity
DESCRIPTION:I’m honored to be offering my talk\, Facing Turmoil with Integrity: What Gandhi and MLK Learned from an Ancient Masterpiece\, online through the Pierce County Library System. \nLearn more and register here: https://piercecounty.libnet.info/event/15883222
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/virtual-facing-turmoil-with-integrity/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20260416T191921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T191921Z
UID:4013-1777113000-1777150800@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Metroplex Tamil Sangam Dallas Chithirai Festival
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be appearing at the Metroplex Tamil Sangam Dallas Chithirai Festival to celebrate Lydian Nadhaswaram and Amirthavarthini Nadhaswaram’s The Thirukkural 1330 project and the release of its tenth and final album. \nYou can learn more about the project in this video:
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/metroplex-tamil-sangam-dallas-chithirai-festival/
LOCATION:Mesquite Pro Rodeo\, 1818 Rodeo Dr\, Suite 1\, Mesquite\, TX\, 75149\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260116T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260118T124500
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20260111T183346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T183346Z
UID:3966-1768564800-1768740300@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Avvaiyar as Poet and Moral Visionary
DESCRIPTION:I’m deeply honored to be speaking about the extraordinary Tamil poet Avvai in the company of three extraordinary Tamil writers and artists. Please help me spread the word! \nRegistration is free and open to all: https://chennaiinternationalbookfair.com/eoi_form_new/conference
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/avvaiyar-as-poet-and-moral-visionary/
LOCATION:Kalaivanar Arangam\, 1\, Wallahjah Rd\, Anna Salai\, Triplicane\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, 600002\, India
CATEGORIES:Interview,Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20260111T051112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T051140Z
UID:3962-1768521600-1768780799@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Chennai International Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:I’m honored to be speaking at the 2026 Chennai International Book Fair and look forward to meeting all the participants.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/chennai-international-book-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Kalaivanar Arangam\, 1\, Wallahjah Rd\, Anna Salai\, Triplicane\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, 600002\, India
CATEGORIES:Interview,Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20250924T040850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T040850Z
UID:3818-1758931200-1759017599@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Jacksonville Tamil Mandram
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be speaking at the Tamizh Vizha being hosted by the Jacksonville Tamil Mandram.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/jacksonville-tamil-mandram/
LOCATION:Trout Creek Academy\, 55 Timberwolf Trl\, St. Augustine\, FL\, 32092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20250924T035027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T040010Z
UID:3813-1758240000-1758499199@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:6th International Thirukkural Conference
DESCRIPTION:I’m honored to be speaking at the 6th International Thirukkural Conference in Toronto. \nHere’s a sneak preview in English of what I’ll be talking about: \n \nAnd here’s one in Tamil!
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/6th-international-thirukkural-conference/
LOCATION:Highland Hall\, University of Toronto Scarborough\, 1265 Military Trail\, Scarborough\, ON M1C 1A4\, Canada\, Scarborough\, ON\, M1C 1A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20250407T044153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T044153Z
UID:3650-1746878400-1746903600@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Chithirai Thiruvizha 2025 - Tamil Makkal Mandram
DESCRIPTION:I’m thrilled to be speaking at the Chithirai Thiruvizha being hosted by Tamil Makkal Mandram. Details and video below!
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/chithirai-thiruvizha-2025-tamil-makkal-mandram/
LOCATION:Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple St\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250119
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20250109T041806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T041806Z
UID:3539-1736985600-1737244799@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Chennai International Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:I’m honored to be speaking at the 2025 Chennai International Book Fair and look forward to meeting all the participants.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/chennai-international-book-fair/
LOCATION:Chennai Trade Centre\, CTC Complex\, Nandambakkam\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, 600089\, India
CATEGORIES:Interview,Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20241105T021212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T045712Z
UID:3512-1732982400-1732989600@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Houston Children's Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be speaking at the Houston Children’s Day Celebration being hosted by Kural Koodal Semmozhi Foundation. Details and video below!
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/houston-childrens-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Sri Meenakshi Devasthanam\, 17130 McLean Rd\, Pearland\, TX\, 77584\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241116T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20241105T020605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T020902Z
UID:3507-1731767400-1731789000@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Deepavali Mahakondattam 2024 - Austin Tamizh Sangam
DESCRIPTION:I’m thrilled to be speaking at the Deepavali Mahakondattam being hosted by the Austin Tamizh Sangam. Details and video below!
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/deepavali-mahakondattam-2024-austin-tamizh-sangam/
LOCATION:Cedar Park High School Performing Arts Center\, 2150 Cypress Creek Road\, Cedar Park\, 78613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20240831T015102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T021822Z
UID:3488-1727893800-1727897400@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Sulking and Bliss: The Kural on the Ways of the Heart
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be offering a free talk and Q&A about the Kural through the King County Library System in Washington State. \nHere is the event description: \n“In South India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to practicing goodness and good sense in daily life. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching and the poetry of Rumi\, has long lacked translations that make its guidance available in English. \n“Poet Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma shares his journey with translating this seminal work. He explores Part Three of the Kural\, on love and the ways of the heart. \n“Although this part has often been overlooked\, as Thomas hopes to show\, its verses on how we come to understand each other in relationship are as profound as the Kural’s verses on ethics or power. \n“Feel inspired\, renewed and reminded of truths that can help us to navigate times of great change.” \nPlease register in advance. You will be emailed a link no later than one hour before the program start time. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/sulking-and-bliss-the-kural-on-the-ways-of-the-heart/
LOCATION:King Country Library System Online Event\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:KCLS,Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240908T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20240830T041138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T041153Z
UID:3483-1725804000-1725827400@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Muthamizh Vizha - San Francisco Bay Area
DESCRIPTION:I’m thrilled to be speaking at the Muthamizh Vizha being hosted by the San Francisco Bay Area Tamil Manram. Details and video below!
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/muthamizh-vizha-san-francisco-bay-area/
LOCATION:HUSD Performing Art Center\, 2390 Panama Street\, Hayward\, CA\, 94545
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240602T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240602T173000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20240528T023955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T023955Z
UID:3421-1717327800-1717349400@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Thirukkural Symposium Washington DC
DESCRIPTION:I’m thrilled to be participating in the upcoming Thirukkural Symposium\, organized by Washington Tamil Sangam and Noolnayam (Thirukkural book study group). \n 
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/thirukkural-symposium-washington-dc/
LOCATION:Walter Johnson High school\, 6400 Rock Spring Drive\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240601T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20240506T230653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T033648Z
UID:3292-1717239600-1717264800@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:14th Annual Day
DESCRIPTION:I’m deeply honored to be speaking at the Virginia Valluvan Tamil Academy‘s 14th Annual Day Celebration. The school teaches Tamil to more than 650 students in Virginia and I am delighted to be able to celebrate their achievements. \nI also look forward to speaking with students and families more informally.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/14th-annual-day/
LOCATION:Oakton High School\, 2900 Sutton Rd\, Vienna\, VA\, 22181\, United States
CATEGORIES:Q & A,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240408
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20231214T005628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T031956Z
UID:3086-1712275200-1712534399@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:5th International Thirukkural Conference
DESCRIPTION:I’m honored to be speaking at the 5th International Thirukkural Conference in Chicago. \nHere’s a sneak preview in English of what I’ll be talking about: \n \nAnd here’s one in Tamil!
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/5th-international-thirukkural-conference/
LOCATION:Chicago\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240327T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20231214T010259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T232241Z
UID:3088-1711564200-1711567800@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Integrity that Sings: The Kural on Goodness of Character
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be offering a free talk and Q&A about the Kural through the King County Library System in Washington State. \nHere is the event description: \n“In South India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to practicing goodness and good sense in daily life. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching and the poetry of Rumi\, has long lacked translations that make its guidance available in English. \n“Translator and poet Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma shares his journey with translating this seminal work and explores the astonishing relevance of the Kural today by delving into its conception of integrity\, harmony\, and the naturalness of goodness. He hopes you’ll come away feeling inspired\, renewed\, and reminded of truths that can help us to navigate times of great change with wisdom and grace.” \nPlease register in advance. You will be emailed a link no later than one hour before the program start time. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/integrity-that-sings-the-kural-on-goodness-of-character/
LOCATION:King Country Library System Online Event\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:KCLS,Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20231115T005446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T005446Z
UID:3070-1700157600-1700168400@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:FIU Alumni Dinner and Lecture
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be offering a lecture entitled “Ecology and Integrity: The Kural and the Nature of Goodness” for the annual alumni dinner of the Department of Religious Studies at Florida International University.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/fiu-alumni-dinner-and-lecture/
LOCATION:Graham Center 243\, 10955 SW 15th Terrace\, Miami\, FL\, Miami\, FL\, 33199\, United States
CATEGORIES:Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231004T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231004T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20230913T035134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T035355Z
UID:3048-1696444200-1696447800@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Flowing With the World: The Kural on Earth and Ethics
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be offering a free talk and Q&A about the Kural through the King County Library System in Washington State. \nHere is the event description: \n“In South India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to practicing goodness and good sense in daily life. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching and the poetry of Rumi\, has long lacked translations that make its guidance available in English. \n“Translator and poet Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma shares his journey with translating this seminal work and explores the astonishing relevance of the Kural today by delving into what it has to say about ecology and ethics. He hopes you’ll come away feeling inspired\, renewed and reminded of truths that can help us to navigate times of great change with wisdom and grace.” \nPlease register in advance. You will be emailed a link no later than one hour before the program start time. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/flowing-with-the-world-the-kural-on-earth-and-ethics/
LOCATION:King Country Library System Online Event\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:KCLS,Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230930T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230930T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20230829T021507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T194251Z
UID:3033-1696066200-1696071600@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Keynote—Conversations Across Worlds: Translation And The Lyric Imagination
DESCRIPTION:I’m honored to offer the keynote address for the Singapore Translation Symposium 2023. \nHere is a complete description: \nThomas Hitoshi Pruiksma speaks about translation as a form of apprenticeship to master poets\, sharing how translating from Tamil and from Spanish has shaped his journey as a writer and poet and showing how what he calls the lyric imagination can transcend the boundaries between words.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/keynote-conversations-across-worlds-translation-and-the-lyric-imagination/
LOCATION:The Arts House\, Living Room\, 1 Old Parliament Ln\, Singapore\, 179429\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230923T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230923T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20230829T015110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T021015Z
UID:3026-1695479400-1695492000@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:An Afternoon of Translation & Transcreation
DESCRIPTION:As part of being the Singapore Book Council‘s first translator in residence\, I’ll be joining Zulfadli Rashid for what should be a very rich afternoon of sharing and discussion. \nHere is a complete description: \nJoin us for a translation-filled afternoon as we hear from two creators working in two different genres: Big\, a playwright known for his transcreations of plays such as Haresh Sharma’s Hope and Anthony Burgess’ A Clockwork Orange and Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma\, translator of Tamil and Spanish\, whose notable translations include The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural and Give\, Eat\, and Live: Poems of Avvaiyar. Find out how through their translations and transcreations\, they allow their choice work to be more accessible to the current-day audience. \nTranscreation \nIn this segment\, Zulfadli Rashid will share more about his ‘transcreation’ journey which began in 2015 with Haresh Sharma’s Hope\, which he adapted into Malay\, entitled Harap. Since then\, he has translated and/or adapted (this process later on called ‘transcreation’) Anthony Burgess’ A Clockwork Orange into Orang\, as well as Tze Chien’s Poop into Berak. Both plays went through the process of transcreation into the Malay universe\, and not necessarily for the Malay-speaking audience\, but rather for a more contemporary theatre audience\, regardless of their background. \nBig will shed light on his creative process with Mari Kita Main Wayang by Felix Cheong\, where he approached transcreation with added complexity\, particularly focusing on language intricacies and modernising the thematic elements from the original script\, yet ensuring that the form\, the traditional structure and cultural nuances that defined a Perenakan play still remained intact. \nMari Kita Main Wayang will be staged at the Esplanade – Theatres by the Bay from November 17 – 19. \nTranslation \nIn this segment\, Thomas will take us “behind the scenes” of his translations from Tamil and from Spanish and share how each one of them ultimately demanded its own poetics and approach. He’ll explore the challenges involved in rendering in English the compact verse form of the The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural\, in conveying the imagery and phrasing of Avvaiyar’s poems in Give\, Eat\, and Live\, and in being true to the rhythms and to the silence that make Juan Rulfo’s Pedro Páramo the masterpiece in Spanish that it is. \nHe’ll also explore the questions of serendipity and synergy that have been key to his journeys between and across worlds. \nThis programme is presented in collaboration with Esplanade–Theatres on the Bay (Singapore). \nSimple refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/an-afternoon-of-translation-transcreation/
LOCATION:Esplanade Studio 219\, Esplanade Mall\, #02-19\, 8 Raffles Ave\, Singapore\, 039802\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Interview,Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20230829T014148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T014456Z
UID:3022-1695427200-1696031999@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:SBC Translator in Residence
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be the Singapore Book Council‘s first Translator in Residence. \nYou can read about all the different events on the Singapore Book Council website.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/sbc-translator-in-residence/
LOCATION:Singapore Book Council\, 90 Goodman Road\, Goodman Arts Centre\, Blk E #03-32\, Singapore\, 439053\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Q & A,Reading,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230724
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20230603T213040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T011128Z
UID:2897-1689897600-1690156799@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Eleventh World Tamil Conference
DESCRIPTION:I’m deeply honored to be participating in the 11th World Tamil Conference in Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia\, on July 21-23\, 2023\, where I’ll be speaking about my English translation of the Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural. \nHere is a video greeting in Tamil. Turn on captions for an English translation.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/11th-world-tamil-congress/
LOCATION:Universiti Malaya\, 50603\, Kuala Lumpur\, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230604T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20230201T001520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230603T213321Z
UID:2305-1685898000-1685912400@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Tamil Literary Garden Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:I’m deeply honored to be speaking at the annual awards ceremony for the Tamil Literary Garden in Toronto.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/toronto-tamil-literary-garden-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Tamil Literary Garden\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230422T093000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20230411T002420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T002420Z
UID:2591-1682150400-1682155800@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Being One with the Earth
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Earth Day\, I’m giving an online talk about Tiruvalluvar and ecological ethics. \nThe event is free. Simply register in advance at https://go.fiu.edu/92102503625
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/being-one-with-the-earth/
LOCATION:TAMIL AND TAMILAR DIASPORA STUDIES INITIATIVE @ FIU\, Florida International University\, 11200 SW 8th St\, Miami\, FL\, 33199\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230417
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20230201T001740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T000006Z
UID:2309-1681516800-1681689599@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Tamil Language Festival Singapore
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be presenting at the Tamil Language Festival in Singapore. \nSATURDAY\n15 April 2023\nRICHES OF THE EAR:\nWORDS\, WONDER\, AND\nTIRUVALLUVAR’S TIRUKKURAL\nBY THOMAS HITOSHI PRUIKSMA\n10am – 12 noon\nOrganiser:\nTamil Language Council\nVenue:\nThe POD – National Library Building \nSUNDAY\n16 April 2023\nASTONISHING GLORY: THE BEAUTY\nOF AND IN TIRUVALLUVAR’S\nTIRUKKURAL\n2pm – 3pm\nOrganiser:\nNational Library Board\nVenue:\nWoodlands Regional Library
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/tamil-language-festival-singapore/
LOCATION:Singapore\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Q & A,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20230201T000801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T000801Z
UID:2302-1676485800-1676489400@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Online Talk through the King County Library System
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be offering a free talk and Q&A about the Kural through the King County Library System in Washington State. \nHere is the event description: \n“In South India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to practicing goodness and good sense in daily life. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching and the poetry of Rumi\, has long lacked translations that make its wisdom available in English. \nRecently returned from the Singapore Writers Festival\, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma reads from his new translation and speaks about his twenty-year journey to bring it to life. He hopes that you will come away feeling inspired\, reconnected to your own sources of knowing\, and reminded of truths that can help all of us navigate times of great change.” \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/online-talk-through-the-king-county-library-system/
LOCATION:King Country Library System Online Event\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:KCLS,Q & A,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221215
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20230201T065442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T065442Z
UID:2323-1670889600-1671062399@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Talk and Visit at Tamil University Thanjavur
DESCRIPTION:I’m deeply honored to be speaking at Tamil University and spending two days with its students.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/talk-and-visit-at-tamil-university-thanjavur/
LOCATION:Tamil University Thanjavur\, Thanjavur\, 613010\, India
CATEGORIES:Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20221208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20221208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20230201T064719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T064719Z
UID:2319-1670526000-1670531400@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:The Music and Majesty of the Kural
DESCRIPTION:Please join me and several illustrious speakers in this celebration of Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural. \nThe event will be preceded by coffee and followed by dinner.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/the-music-and-majesty-of-the-kural/
LOCATION:Anna Centenary Library\, Gandhi Mandapam Rd\, Surya Nagar\, Kotturpuram\, Chennai\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, 600085
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20221125T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20221125T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20230201T060935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T060935Z
UID:2313-1669388400-1669393800@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:An Apprenticeship to Aliveness
DESCRIPTION:I’m thrilled to be speaking in Sai University’s Centre for Creative Writing and Translation in association with the Chennai Mathematical Institute’s Arts Initiative. \nPlease join me for this free online program.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/an-apprenticeship-to-aliveness/
LOCATION:Sai University\, One Hub Road\, OMR\, Paiyanur\, Tamil Nadu\, 603104\, India
CATEGORIES:Q & A,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221125
DTSTAMP:20260613T033554
CREATED:20230201T062905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T062905Z
UID:2315-1669248000-1669334399@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:The Highest of All Riches: Listening\, Art\, and Lyric Imagination
DESCRIPTION:I’m honored to be speaking with first-year students in the Frontiers program at Sai University in Chennai this November. \nMy deep thanks to the organizers and gracious hosts.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/the-highest-of-all-riches-listening-art-and-lyric-imagination/
LOCATION:Sai University\, One Hub Road\, OMR\, Paiyanur\, Tamil Nadu\, 603104\, India
CATEGORIES:Q & A,Talk
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