SOAS Centre of Buddhist Studies

SOAS CBS's key mission is to be a catalyst for learning, research and outreach on Buddhism in Asian societies and globally, past and present.

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Wen-shing Chou speaker at SOAS in the next Buddhist Forum!

Beneficial to behold: Buddhist vision and efficacy in the Qing Empire
6 December, 5:30-7:00 pm; Wolfson Lecture Theatre

Reborn in Beijing: The Indo-Tibetan genealogy of a Qing Emperor
7 December, 3:00-6:00 pm, Room B304

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Buddhist Forum Lecture at SOAS! Free & open to all.

"From Teaching Networks to Reincarnation: the Transformation of Kadampa Monasteries in Early Tibet"

Dr. Maho Iuchi (Kyoto University)

14 November, 5:30-7pm

Room B304, Brunei Gallery, SOAS

https://t.co/vR72hv37a2

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Come and join us at SOAS this Saturday, 12 October, 13:30 to 18:30, for a super stimulating discussion on Buddhism and AI!

Free and open to all, no registration needed.
Kindly sponsored by Khyentse Foundation

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How has Buddhism adopted AI? How has AI transformed Buddhism? And how can Buddhism reshape AI?

SOAS, 12 October, 13:30 to 18:30

Experts in the field of Buddhist studies and robotics engineer will address these questions!

Free and open to all.

https://t.co/tjzn56PFwn

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How has Buddhism adopted AI? How has AI transformed Buddhism? And how can Buddhism reshape AI?

SOAS, 12 October, 13:30 to 18:30

Experts in the field of Buddhist studies and robotics engineer will address these questions!

Free and open to all.

https://t.co/tjzn56PFwn

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We will start the 2024/25 academic year with a fascinating roundtable on Buddhism and AI!

Title: Imagine a Buddhist AI…
When: 12 October 2024, 13:30 to 18:30.
Where: SOAS, Khalili Lecture Theatre

More details to follow soon!

This event is sponsored by Khyentse Foundation

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Do join us at the next UKABS one day annual conference, at SOAS on 6 July!

For programme and Registration info: https://t.co/JL5e5fd6t8

@U_K_A_B_S

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Professor Chizuko Yoshimizu (University of Tsukuba, Japan) at SOAS!

LECTURE (23 May, 17:30-19:00, B203):
https://t.co/QOyPaW8z0Q

SEMINAR (25 May, 10:00-13:00, S120): https://t.co/QVNVJvu3EN

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2023-2024 Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Lecture Series in Chinese Buddhism at SOAS

We start with amazing Professor Natasha Heller @nheller (University of Virginia) on 2-3 February.

Seminar (3 February) registration form: https://t.co/W8TYliolKZ

Posters with details below

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"Repositioning Women in Buddhist History: Roles and Agency of Buddhist Nuns in Republican Sichuan"

23 October 2023, 7pm Beijing Time (noon UK Time)

On Zoom: https://t.co/1SxZyGSfR5

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LECTURE > Buddhist Forum -- SOAS Centre of Buddhist Studies Fri 19 May, 5-7pm / Crossing the Boundaries of the Pali Canon: An Analysis of Future Bodhisattas in Theravada Tradition / Ven. Medagampitiye Wijithadhamma
https://t.co/zf0juRle7P #buddhiststudies @KhyentseFound @SOAS_CBS

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EVENT> Prof Stefano Zacchetti (1968-2020) Memorial and Book Launch, 29 April 2023 on Zoom. To register https://t.co/xCySLkCV1N

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Very excited for the next Buddhist Forum at SOAS!

Amy Holmes-Tagchungdarpa & Kalzang Dorjee Bhutia will present on 'sacred waste' (17 March) and 'biodegradable blessing' (18 March)

Free and open to all!
Register to the seminar by emailing [email protected]

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[SOAS Centre of Buddhist Studies @SOAS_CBS]

Very excited for the next Buddhist Forum at SOAS!

Amy Holmes-Tagchungdarpa & Kalzang Dorjee Bhutia will present on 'sacred waste' (17 March) and 'biodegradable blessing' (18 March)

Free and open to all!
Register to the seminar by emailing [email protected]

@ccbs_studies

[Andrew Bartles-Smith @ABartlesSmith]

https://t.co/VqEv10a7HC
The Buddhism and International Humanitarian Law Special Edition of Contemporary Buddhism is now out!
@SOAS_CBS @ICRC_LawPolicy @GenerateRespect @SteffiTravagnin @KilbyChristie @AhmedAlDawoody @bugsamarakoon1 @mikecharneyuk @U_K_A_B_S #buddhism #ihl

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Buddhist Forum event this week! Free and open to all!

Dr Christoph Emmrich (University of Toronto) will give a lecture on Newar Buddhism (24 Feb) and a seminar on Sanskrit-Newar-English Translation (25 Feb).

Please register for the seminar by emailing [email protected]

[Nicholas Witkowski @npwitkowski]

Feb 23 - Robert Sharf lecture on Chan Buddhism @ChaoCenter h/t @woodsidesusan2! Online Registration here: https://t.co/oUbK6oIH7H

@H_Buddhism @ccbs_studies @SOAS_CBS @CscrTw @rrcs_journal @ics_delhi @canbuddhist @StudiesBuddhist @Buddhism_Now @tricyclemag

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https://t.co/jjnGbOTkxg
Ha Vinh Tho, Edith Favoreu & Noel Trew highlight correspondences between Engaged Buddhism and the fundamental principles of the Red Cross/Crescent & other humanitarians
@ICRC_LawPolicy @GenerateRespect @ICRC_AsiaPac @SOAS_CBS #Buddhism #humanity

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Buddhist Forum events at the SOAS Centre of Buddhist Studies! Free and open to all. Sponsored by Khyentse Foundation

Ryan Overbey (Skidmore) will share his research on the Consecration Scripture on 19 & 21 January.

Please register for the seminar by emailing [email protected]

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The SOAS Centre of Jaina Studies is welcoming Prof. Muhammed Hameed for a lecture on his latest research on Jaina art and archeology in Pakistan.

This lecture will take place on November 24th at 6pm in room BG102 in the Brunei Gallery (SOAS campus).

[From The Ground Up @UBCfrogbear]

The conference starts with first keynote by T. H. Barrett @SOAS_CBS on “A Sense of an Ending: Chinese Buddhist Eschatology Reconsidered”
https://t.co/kMm7IqEn1Z