UKABS - UK Association of Buddhist Studies
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UKABS aims to act as a focus for Buddhist Studies in the UK. Open to academics, post-grads, unaffiliated scholars, and interested Buddhist practitioners.
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CONFERENCE > UKABS 2026 conference
Buddhism and Emotion
24-26 June 2026
New College, University of Edinburgh
Draft Programme Now Available
Booking Now OPEN
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Buddhism and Emotion
24-26 June 2026
New College, University of Edinburgh
Draft Programme Now Available
Booking Now OPEN
buddhist-studies.ed.ac.uk/2026-ukabs-c...
LECTURE > Smiling with the Buddha: Buddhism and Humour / Prof Peter Harvey
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BUDDHISM & HUMOUR
The Buddha’s teachings in the Pāli Canon are on serious matters, but that does not mean that they lack humour, amusing stories and even satire, as do the teachings of some contempor...
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February 9, 2026 at 11:18 AM
LECTURE > Smiling with the Buddha: Buddhism and Humour / Prof Peter Harvey
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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CONFERENCE > UKABS 2026 conference
Buddhism and Emotion
24-26 June 2026
New College, University of Edinburgh
Draft Programme Now Available
Booking Now OPEN
buddhist-studies.ed.ac.uk/2026-ukabs-c...
Buddhism and Emotion
24-26 June 2026
New College, University of Edinburgh
Draft Programme Now Available
Booking Now OPEN
buddhist-studies.ed.ac.uk/2026-ukabs-c...
February 4, 2026 at 11:53 AM
CONFERENCE > UKABS 2026 conference
Buddhism and Emotion
24-26 June 2026
New College, University of Edinburgh
Draft Programme Now Available
Booking Now OPEN
buddhist-studies.ed.ac.uk/2026-ukabs-c...
Buddhism and Emotion
24-26 June 2026
New College, University of Edinburgh
Draft Programme Now Available
Booking Now OPEN
buddhist-studies.ed.ac.uk/2026-ukabs-c...
LECTURE> Maitreya’s Long Bodhisattva Journey vs. Śākyamuni’s Swift Attainment: Two Ideals of the Bodhisattva Path / Channa Li
10 Feb 2026 3:30-5:00pm
U. Bristol, Room G.H01
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ID 929 2346 4939 Code 304543
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10 Feb 2026 3:30-5:00pm
U. Bristol, Room G.H01
Zoom:
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ID 929 2346 4939 Code 304543
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Maitreya’s Long Bodhisattva Journey vs. Śākyamuni’s Swift Attainment: Two Ideals of the Bodhisattva Path in the Maitreyaparipṛcchā – Bristol Buddhist Studies
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February 4, 2026 at 10:40 AM
LECTURE> Maitreya’s Long Bodhisattva Journey vs. Śākyamuni’s Swift Attainment: Two Ideals of the Bodhisattva Path / Channa Li
10 Feb 2026 3:30-5:00pm
U. Bristol, Room G.H01
Zoom:
bristol-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/9292346493...
ID 929 2346 4939 Code 304543
buddhiststudies.blogs.bristol.ac.uk?post_type=ca...
10 Feb 2026 3:30-5:00pm
U. Bristol, Room G.H01
Zoom:
bristol-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/9292346493...
ID 929 2346 4939 Code 304543
buddhiststudies.blogs.bristol.ac.uk?post_type=ca...
NEW PUBLICATION > BOOK
The Life of Allan Bennett, Bhikkhu Ananda Metteyya
(Volume 1 of Allan Bennett, Bhikkhu Ananda Metteyya: Biography and Collected Writings)
Elizabeth J. Harris & John L. Crow
For more information visit the webpage:
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The Life of Allan Bennett, Bhikkhu Ananda Metteyya
(Volume 1 of Allan Bennett, Bhikkhu Ananda Metteyya: Biography and Collected Writings)
Elizabeth J. Harris & John L. Crow
For more information visit the webpage:
equinoxpub.com/projects/lif...
@equinoxpub.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 10:21 AM
NEW PUBLICATION > BOOK
The Life of Allan Bennett, Bhikkhu Ananda Metteyya
(Volume 1 of Allan Bennett, Bhikkhu Ananda Metteyya: Biography and Collected Writings)
Elizabeth J. Harris & John L. Crow
For more information visit the webpage:
equinoxpub.com/projects/lif...
@equinoxpub.bsky.social
The Life of Allan Bennett, Bhikkhu Ananda Metteyya
(Volume 1 of Allan Bennett, Bhikkhu Ananda Metteyya: Biography and Collected Writings)
Elizabeth J. Harris & John L. Crow
For more information visit the webpage:
equinoxpub.com/projects/lif...
@equinoxpub.bsky.social
CONFERENCE CfP > 2026 UKABS conference -- Buddhism and Emotion | DEADLINE THIS WEEKEND
buddhist-studies.ed.ac.uk/2026-ukabs-c....
If you are a PhD researcher based in the UK, submit your abstract here: eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com.
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If you are a PhD researcher based in the UK, submit your abstract here: eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
CONFERENCE CfP > 2026 UKABS conference -- Buddhism and Emotion | DEADLINE THIS WEEKEND
buddhist-studies.ed.ac.uk/2026-ukabs-c....
If you are a PhD researcher based in the UK, submit your abstract here: eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com.
buddhist-studies.ed.ac.uk/2026-ukabs-c....
If you are a PhD researcher based in the UK, submit your abstract here: eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com.
CONFERENCE > UKABS Scholar-Practitioner Conference 2025
Consciousness in Buddhism
FULL PROGRAMME NOW AVAILABLE: ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
15 November 2025 London Buddhist Vihara
Consciousness in Buddhism
FULL PROGRAMME NOW AVAILABLE: ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
15 November 2025 London Buddhist Vihara
November 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM
CONFERENCE > UKABS Scholar-Practitioner Conference 2025
Consciousness in Buddhism
FULL PROGRAMME NOW AVAILABLE: ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
15 November 2025 London Buddhist Vihara
Consciousness in Buddhism
FULL PROGRAMME NOW AVAILABLE: ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
15 November 2025 London Buddhist Vihara
UKABS Scholar-Practitioner Conference 2025 > Consciousness in Buddhism: An interactive and engaging day of talks, workshops, and discussions. 15 November 1100-1700. London Buddhist Vihara. More info: ukabs.org.uk/conferences/... #Buddhism
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October 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
UKABS Scholar-Practitioner Conference 2025 > Consciousness in Buddhism: An interactive and engaging day of talks, workshops, and discussions. 15 November 1100-1700. London Buddhist Vihara. More info: ukabs.org.uk/conferences/... #Buddhism
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LECTURE > Reflections on the Statue of Tara from Sri Lanka at The British Museum
7 Oct 2025 18:00 - 19:30 - Free, booking essential
Vernon Square Campus (WC1X 9EW) Lecture Theatre 2
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#buddhism
7 Oct 2025 18:00 - 19:30 - Free, booking essential
Vernon Square Campus (WC1X 9EW) Lecture Theatre 2
courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/ref...
#buddhism
Reflections on the Statue of Tara from Sri Lanka at The British Museum
The bronze Statue of Tara from Sri Lanka is currently displayed in the special exhibition, “Ancient India: Living Heritage” at the British Museum. Donated to the British Museum in 1830 by Sir Robert B...
courtauld.ac.uk
October 5, 2025 at 8:14 AM
LECTURE > Reflections on the Statue of Tara from Sri Lanka at The British Museum
7 Oct 2025 18:00 - 19:30 - Free, booking essential
Vernon Square Campus (WC1X 9EW) Lecture Theatre 2
courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/ref...
#buddhism
7 Oct 2025 18:00 - 19:30 - Free, booking essential
Vernon Square Campus (WC1X 9EW) Lecture Theatre 2
courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/ref...
#buddhism
October 5, 2025 at 8:12 AM
UKABS Scholar-Practitioner Conference 2025 > Consciousness in Buddhism: An interactive and engaging day of talks, workshops, and discussions.
15 November 1100-1700. London Buddhist Vihara.
More info: ukabs.org.uk/conferences/... #buddhism #buddhistconference
15 November 1100-1700. London Buddhist Vihara.
More info: ukabs.org.uk/conferences/... #buddhism #buddhistconference
October 2, 2025 at 5:47 AM
UKABS Scholar-Practitioner Conference 2025 > Consciousness in Buddhism: An interactive and engaging day of talks, workshops, and discussions.
15 November 1100-1700. London Buddhist Vihara.
More info: ukabs.org.uk/conferences/... #buddhism #buddhistconference
15 November 1100-1700. London Buddhist Vihara.
More info: ukabs.org.uk/conferences/... #buddhism #buddhistconference
As is now traditional, the UKABS conference closes with a group photograph comprising some of its participants. #buddhism #buddhistconference
June 29, 2025 at 6:41 AM
As is now traditional, the UKABS conference closes with a group photograph comprising some of its participants. #buddhism #buddhistconference
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Here's me speaking with my hands about teaching Classical Chinese at the @ukabs.bsky.social annual meeting
June 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Here's me speaking with my hands about teaching Classical Chinese at the @ukabs.bsky.social annual meeting
UKABS conference last panel on The Future of Buddhist Classical Languages in UK Higher Education, conveyed by Dr Upali Sraman, with contributions by Prof Naomi Appleton, Dr Gregory Scott, and Dr Nick Swann. Read about it here: ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
June 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
UKABS conference last panel on The Future of Buddhist Classical Languages in UK Higher Education, conveyed by Dr Upali Sraman, with contributions by Prof Naomi Appleton, Dr Gregory Scott, and Dr Nick Swann. Read about it here: ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
UKABS conference's second PG panel comprised contributions by Cyprien Basso, Dobdon Maksarov, and Yajun Wang. Read their abstract here: ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
June 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
UKABS conference's second PG panel comprised contributions by Cyprien Basso, Dobdon Maksarov, and Yajun Wang. Read their abstract here: ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
UKABS continues with our first PG panel with contributions by Renru Tang, Alexander Clackson, and Tian Chen. Read their abstracts here: ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
June 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
UKABS continues with our first PG panel with contributions by Renru Tang, Alexander Clackson, and Tian Chen. Read their abstracts here: ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
UKABS 2025 conference begins with keynote address by Prof Erica Baffelli on "Buddhism at the margins: crisis, community, and vulnerabilities" #buddhistconference #buddhism ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
June 28, 2025 at 9:15 AM
UKABS 2025 conference begins with keynote address by Prof Erica Baffelli on "Buddhism at the margins: crisis, community, and vulnerabilities" #buddhistconference #buddhism ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
CONFERENCE >
Happening tomorrow!
UKABS Annual One-Day Conference
28 June 2025
The School of Oriental and African Studies
University of London
Full programme: ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
Happening tomorrow!
UKABS Annual One-Day Conference
28 June 2025
The School of Oriental and African Studies
University of London
Full programme: ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
June 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
CONFERENCE >
Happening tomorrow!
UKABS Annual One-Day Conference
28 June 2025
The School of Oriental and African Studies
University of London
Full programme: ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
Happening tomorrow!
UKABS Annual One-Day Conference
28 June 2025
The School of Oriental and African Studies
University of London
Full programme: ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
June 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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CONFERENCE >
UKABS Annual One-Day Conference
28 June 2025
The School of Oriental and African Studies University of London
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
#buddhiststudies #buddhism
UKABS Annual One-Day Conference
28 June 2025
The School of Oriental and African Studies University of London
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
#buddhiststudies #buddhism
May 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
CONFERENCE >
UKABS Annual One-Day Conference
28 June 2025
The School of Oriental and African Studies University of London
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
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#buddhiststudies #buddhism
UKABS Annual One-Day Conference
28 June 2025
The School of Oriental and African Studies University of London
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
#buddhiststudies #buddhism
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CONFERENCE >
UKABS Annual One-Day Conference
28 June 2025
The School of Oriental and African Studies University of London
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#buddhiststudies #buddhism
UKABS Annual One-Day Conference
28 June 2025
The School of Oriental and African Studies University of London
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
#buddhiststudies #buddhism
May 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
REGISTER NOW > Only 1 month away
CONFERENCE >
UKABS Annual One-Day Conference
28 June 2025
The School of Oriental and African Studies University of London
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
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#buddhiststudies #buddhism
UKABS Annual One-Day Conference
28 June 2025
The School of Oriental and African Studies University of London
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
#buddhiststudies #buddhism
May 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
CONFERENCE >
UKABS Annual One-Day Conference
28 June 2025
The School of Oriental and African Studies University of London
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
ukabs.org.uk/conferences/...
#buddhiststudies #buddhism
UKABS Annual One-Day Conference
28 June 2025
The School of Oriental and African Studies University of London
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
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#buddhiststudies #buddhism
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Literary Buddhas: From Magadha to Mexico
Out now: The current special issue of the Buddhist Studies Review (Vol. 41 No. 1-2 (2024) has been guest edited by Dr Christopher V. Jones @istb-univienna.bsky.social and Dr Naomi Appleton (University of Edinburgh).
journal.equinoxpub.com/BSR/issue/vi...
Out now: The current special issue of the Buddhist Studies Review (Vol. 41 No. 1-2 (2024) has been guest edited by Dr Christopher V. Jones @istb-univienna.bsky.social and Dr Naomi Appleton (University of Edinburgh).
journal.equinoxpub.com/BSR/issue/vi...
March 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Literary Buddhas: From Magadha to Mexico
Out now: The current special issue of the Buddhist Studies Review (Vol. 41 No. 1-2 (2024) has been guest edited by Dr Christopher V. Jones @istb-univienna.bsky.social and Dr Naomi Appleton (University of Edinburgh).
journal.equinoxpub.com/BSR/issue/vi...
Out now: The current special issue of the Buddhist Studies Review (Vol. 41 No. 1-2 (2024) has been guest edited by Dr Christopher V. Jones @istb-univienna.bsky.social and Dr Naomi Appleton (University of Edinburgh).
journal.equinoxpub.com/BSR/issue/vi...