Our Classical Chinese lecturer, Burchard J. Mansvelt Beck, was the most inspiring and dedicated lecturer of all the lecturers I encountered during my ten-year studies in Indology/Buddhology. He was young, attractive and the ease with which he gave lectures was unparalleled, even by Professor Wim Boot of Japanology. He remains my absolute favourite!
Photo: portrait of Burchard J. Mansvelt Beck by Willy Breederveld.
