Buddhism and Medicine Conference – Bristol Buddhist Studies

CONFERENCE > Buddhism and Medicine:
People, Paradigms and Perspectives 21-23 May 2026
University of Bristol & Online
Programme and registration: buddhiststudies.blogs.bristol.ac.uk?page_id=435 #buddhiststudies
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Yale Appoints Scholar of Korean Buddhism Hwansoo Kim as Head of Morse College - Buddhistdoor Global Kim's appointment at Yale underscores global perspectives in Buddhist studies at US universities.

BDG News: Yale Appoints Scholar of Korean Buddhism Hwansoo Kim as Head of Morse College

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Tsinghua University’s Annual Symposium for Sino-Tibetan Buddhist Studies on the Figures, Teachings, and History of Nyingma-pa - Buddhistdoor Global The Center for Sino-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Tsinghua University is emerging as a leading center of Sino-Tibetan Buddhism

BDG Feature: Tsinghua University’s Annual Symposium for Sino-Tibetan Buddhist Studies on the Figures, Teachings, and History of Nyingma-pa

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Join Richard Jaffe, author of SPREADING INDRA'S NET, for a virtual lecture hosted by The Buddhist Society, London, on Friday, March 6th at 6:30 pm (GMT)/1:30 pm (EST). Free and open to the public. buff.ly/1djt2nw #Buddhism #BuddhistStudies

In the Mountains of Tibet Two new books reveal the entwined landscapes of pilgrimage and ascetic retreat in Tibetan Buddhism.

"By tracing the contours of pilgrimage and retreat...DiValerio reveals a tradition capable of continual renewal."—David DiValerio, @tricyclemag.bsky.social buff.ly/E7K3NrT #BuddhistStudies #Meditation #BookReview

Buddhism Past, Present, and Future: Khyentse Foundation Marks 25th Anniversary with a Lecture by Prof. Donald S. Lopez - Buddhistdoor Global Khyentse Foundation has announced that it will mark its 25th anniversary this year with a lecture by the distinguished scholar Prof. Donald S. Lopez.

BDG News: Buddhism Past, Present, and Future: Khyentse Foundation Marks 25th Anniversary with a Lecture by Prof. Donald S. Lopez

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Stanford Fully Funded Buddhist Studies Postdoc 2026 | HigherJobz Apply for the fully funded Buddhist Studies Postdoc at Stanford University, United States. $77–79K salary. PhD required. Deadline 16 Mar 2026

🎓 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Buddhist Studies | Stanford University, USA
📚 Research in Buddhist philosophy, textual studies & Religious Studies
🎓 Eligibility: PhD
⏳ Deadline: 16 Mar 2026
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Buddhist Studies: Buddha-Dharma Centre of Hong Kong Invites Applicants for Master’s Degree and Diploma Programs

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Thrilled to share my chapter Buddhist Libraries in the UK in the new book Theological Libraries in the UK and Ireland, celebrating 70 years of ABTAPL. With thanks to editors and
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Book Notes: Meir Shahar, "Kings of Oxen and Horses" Meir Shahar talks about the cult worship of the “Ox King” and the “Horse King” in China. Working at the intersection of scriptural studies and field research, Shahar connects the two animal gods back…

Watch an interview with Meir Shahar, author of KINGS OF OXEN AND HORSES, on The Ho Center for Buddhist Studies at Stanford podcast. buff.ly/CT4IYDa #buddhiststudies

Balancing the Path: Study and Practice in Buddhist Training - Buddhistdoor Global Anam Thubten Rinpoche offers a vision of Buddhist practice and study for all practitioners of the Buddhadharma.

BDG Feature: Balancing the Path: Study and Practice in Buddhist Training

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HKU Centre of Buddhist Studies Announces Live-Streamed Lecture on Buddhist Manuscript Cultures in Southeast Asia - Buddhistdoor Global The Centre of Buddhist Studies (CBS) at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has announced a lecture by the Buddhist scholar Prof. Dr. Volker Grabowsky.

BDG news: HKU Centre of Buddhist Studies Announces Live-Streamed Lecture on Buddhist Manuscript Cultures in Southeast Asia

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Khyentse Foundation to Celebrate 25 Years of Serving the Buddhadharma in 2026 - Buddhistdoor Global Khyentse Foundation, founded by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, announced that it will mark 25 years of working in the service of the Dharma in 2026.

BDG news: Khyentse Foundation to Celebrate 25 Years of Serving the Buddhadharma in 2026

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Organizers Hail “Overwhelming Response” to Third International Conference on the Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan - Buddhistdoor Global Conference organizers have expressed happiness at the “overwhelming response” to the Third International Conference on the Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan.

BDG news: Organizers Hail “Overwhelming Response” to Third International Conference on the Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan

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Effects of Brief Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Health-Related Outcomes: a Systematic Review > Despite heterogeneity of outcomes across studies, there is evidence that brief MBIs can impact numerous health-related outcomes after only one session and with interventions as brief as 5 min.

📰 a Systematic Review (A free, 12-page article from 2019)

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Trump and the Republicans are full steam ahead with their Make America White Again plan. We should note that the new travel and immigration bans include two Buddhist countries, Burma and Laos. This will have an effect on Buddhism and Buddhist Studies in the USA.
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Microsoft Forms

"Decolonizing Buddhist Studies: Reimagining Knowledge and Practice"
Jan 8, 9-5pm @ Emmanuel College (U of Toronto) and online

Workshop on building decolonial futures in the study of Buddhism

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Sara McClintock and John Dunne Win Khyentse Foundation’s 2025 Award for Outstanding Translation - Buddhistdoor Global Khyentse Foundation, announced that it has awarded this year’s Khyentse Foundation Prize for Outstanding Translation to Sara McClintock and John Dunne.

BDG news: Sara McClintock and John Dunne Win Khyentse Foundation’s 2025 Award for Outstanding Translation

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Why Tangut Studies Matters: Thoughts About a Newly Thriving Field from Tangutologist Zhouyang Ma - Buddhistdoor Global The study of a long-lost Buddhist civilization is experiencing a revival thanks to a new cohort of passionate scholars

BDG feature: Why Tangut Studies Matters: Thoughts About a Newly Thriving Field from Tangutologist Zhouyang Ma

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Robert H. N. Ho Early Career Fellowships in Buddhist Studies | HigherJobz Apply for The Robert H. N. Ho Early Career Fellowships in Buddhist Studies 2025. Fully funded research opportunity for early-career scholars.

Early Career Research Fellowships in Buddhist Studies – ACLS, USA
Fully funded by The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation
Eligibility: Pre-tenure PhD scholars
Deadline: 20 Nov 2025
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Buddhist Studies: University of Hong Kong Opens Admissions for 2026–27 Master’s Degree Program - Buddhistdoor Global The Centre of Buddhist Studies at the University of Hong Kong has opened admissions to its Master of Buddhist Studies (MBS) program for 2026–27.

BDG news: Buddhist Studies: University of Hong Kong Opens Admissions for 2026–27 Master’s Degree Program

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Tzu Chi Foundation and SOAS Centre of Buddhist Studies to Host Conference on Buddhist Environmentalism in London - Buddhistdoor Global The SOAS Centre of Buddhist Studies in London will host a two-day public  conference on Buddhist environmentalism co-organized with the Tzu Chi Foundation.

BDG news: Tzu Chi Foundation and SOAS Centre of Buddhist Studies to Host Conference on Buddhist Environmentalism in London

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Third International Conference on the Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan Now Accepting Abstract Submissions - Buddhistdoor Global The Third International Conference on the Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan will be held in Islamabad, Pakistan, from 27–31 March 2026.

BDG news: Third International Conference on the Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan Now Accepting Abstract Submissions

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The Path of Devotion - Buddhistdoor Global Anam Thubten Rinpoche explores the foundational significance of devotion as the key to awakening.

BDG feature: The Path of Devotion

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Book Review: The Oxford Handbook of Tantric Studies - Buddhistdoor Global The most ambitious academic engagement in a generation with the tantric expressions of Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and more

BDG feature: Book Review: The Oxford Handbook of Tantric Studies

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Online Dharma: 84000 Celebrates 15 Years of Translating the Words of the Buddha - Buddhistdoor Global 84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha, founded by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, this year marks 15 years of translating and preserving the Tibetan Buddhist Canon.

BDG news: Online Dharma: 84000 Celebrates 15 Years of Translating the Words of the Buddha

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Beginner’s Mind: The Timeless Art of Being: A Contemplative Resistance in a Burnout Society - Buddhistdoor Global A college student in the US explores contemplative creativity founded in compassion and undertaken as an practice of resistance to an oppressive status quo.

BDG feature: Beginner’s Mind: The Timeless Art of Being: A Contemplative Resistance in a Burnout Society

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Wisdom-Based Buddhist-Derived Meditation Practices for Prosocial Behaviour: A Systematic Review > Collectively, the 12 eligible studies suggest that incorporating the Buddhist wisdom practices of contemplating interdependence, emptiness, and perspective-taking on self and others may enhance prosocial behaviour through various mechanisms, such as (i) developing a sense of interdependence and common humanity, (ii) fostering the altruistic desire to help others, and (iii) experiencing a state of oneness. > However, concerns were raised about the overuse and reliability of self-report measures for accurately assessing prosocial behaviour

📰 A Systematic Review (A ✨NEW✨, free, 20-page article)

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Buddhistdoor en Español’s Positive Impact on Hispanophone Buddhists - Buddhistdoor Global Dr. Daniel Millet shares his experience editing the Spanish-language Buddhistdoor en Español and its far-reaching impact on Spanish readers.

BDG feature: Buddhistdoor en Español’s Positive Impact on Hispanophone Buddhists

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