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ISCR 2027 in Kyoto: Call for Abstracts Now Open

Abstract submissions are open until 30 November 2026 for the fourth International Society for Contemplative Research (ISCR) conference, taking place […]

The Dalai Lama for Peace and Harmony Among Peoples: An Exhibition in Bologna

From 5 to 15 November 2026, the Sala d’Ercole at Palazzo d’Accursio in Bologna will host The Dalai Lama for […]

Hyphae Call for Papers: Mind & Life Europe Launches Its New Academic Journal

Supported by the Research Center of the Italian Buddhist Union, the new international academic journal opens its first two Calls […]

BAMΞ opens a postdoctoral position on next-generation theories of consciousness

The Bamberg Mathematical Consciousness Science Initiative (BAMΞ) at the Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg is inviting applications for a two-year Postdoctoral […]

DREST PhD Studentship: Textual and Ritual Practices in Premodern Japanese Buddhism

Applications are now open for a fully funded, full-time, three-year PhD studentship in Japanese Buddhism at the Department of Asian […]

Philosophy and Interculturality between Europe and Asia: A Study Day on the Legacy of Giangiorgio Pasqualotto

On Thursday, June 11, 2026, the study day “Philosophy and Interculturality between Europe and Asia: The Legacy of Giangiorgio Pasqualotto” […]

Across Texts and Traditions: An International Conference in Memory of Raniero Gnoli

On May 21 and 22, 2026, the international conference “Across Texts and Traditions: A Memorial Conference for Raniero Gnoli” will […]

Buddhism and Complexity in Dialogue: Fourth Meeting of the 2026 Series

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:30 p.m., the web meeting “Uncertainty Is… Dwelling in the Unpredictable between […]

L’Institut d’Études Bouddhiques: A Learning Opportunity for French-Speaking Audiences

We would like to draw the attention of French-speaking audiences, and of anyone wishing to explore Buddhism through French-language study […]

Buddhism and AI: A Conference and Course Dedicated to the Dialogue between Buddhism and Artificial Intelligence

For those interested in the relationship between Buddhism and artificial intelligence, we would like to highlight two international events taking […]

Buddhism and Complexity in Dialogue: Third Meeting of the 2026 Series

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:30 p.m., the web meeting “Sustainability and Social Engagement” will take place. […]

Meditation, Dialogue, and Practices of Peace in Uncertain Times: A Path between Buddhism and Christianity in Padua and Camposampiero

From April 16 to 21, 2026, “Meditation, Dialogue, and Practices of Peace in Uncertain Times” will take place between Padua […]

Online Workshop | Teaching for Humanity: Mindfulness and Social and Emotional Learning in Schools

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, “Teaching for Humanity: Mindfulness and Social and Emotional Learning in Schools”, a workshop organized by […]

An International Symposium and Exhibition Dedicated to D.T. Suzuki in Ferrara

On March 20, 2026, Ferrara will host the international symposium “D.T. Suzuki: Beyond Culture”, the first Italian academic event entirely […]

The ZEN Lecture Series in Ferrara: Three Conferences to Discover the Way of Zen

From February 27 to March 1, 2026, Ferrara will host the ZEN Lecture Series, a cycle of three conferences dedicated […]

Second Participatory Workshop on Religions and Technological Innovation (RESAIL)

On March 4, 2026, the second and final participatory workshop promoted within the framework of the RESAIL research project, Religions, […]

Buddhism and Complexity in Dialogue: First Meeting of the 2026 Series

On Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:30 p.m., the web meeting “Buddhism and Complexity in Dialogue” will take […]

Artificial Intelligence and Religions: The HARMONIA.ORG Participatory Workshop in Turin

On January 28, 2026, HARMONIA.ORG will take place in Turin: a participatory workshop promoted within the framework of the RESAIL […]

South-Asian Linguistics Meeting Series: Seminar Cycle “Buddhist Philology and Linguistics Across India and China”

The Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice is organizing a new cycle of […]

The UBI Research Center’s Support for the Contemplative Education Network

Il Centro Studi UBI è tra i sostenitori del nuovo Contemplative Education Network (CEN), una rete internazionale nata per sostenere […]

Spring Hybrid Lecture Series 2025 A Lecture Series at “L’Orientale” University in Naples

Il Centro Studi dell’Unione Buddhista Italiana rinnova il suo impegno a sostegno della formazione e della ricerca negli studi buddhisti […]

Buddhism 2075: On April 25 in Vienna, a Public Conference for the 50th Anniversary of the European Buddhist Union

In occasione del suo cinquantesimo anniversario, l’Unione Buddhista Europea (EBU) invita la comunità buddhista e il pubblico interessato a riflettere […]

RELIGIONS AND MEDITATION – Study Day December 13, 2024

Il Centro Studi ha organizzato e promosso l’appuntamento insieme all’Istituto Superiore di Scienze Religiose (Issr) di Padova, collegato alla Facoltà […]

October 1st: Lecture by Drubdra Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin at La Sapienza University

Drubdra Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin è un maestro molto rispettato della tradizione tibetana Bön. Nato nel 1968 nel Tibet orientale, ha […]

PhD Program in Religion, Culture, and Public Life (ReCuPL): Call for applications now open – deadline: September 2, 2024

Questo dottorato internazionale affronta l’importanza della religione in diversi contesti sociopolitici e culturali, a livello locale, nazionale e internazionale […]

MindScience Academy (MSA) – Exploring non-ordinary states of consciousness between contemplation and science

Gli stati alterati, o non ordinari, di coscienza (SNOC) aprono una finestra su dimensioni della mente che, sebbene siano spesso […]

What happens to the brain when we meditate – A study by the University of Pisa conducted at the Tibetan Monastic University of Sera Jey in India

Uno studio dell’Università di Pisa pubblicato su Frontiers in Psychology, nella sezione Consciousness Research, investiga le basi neurali dell’attività di […]

Pre-enrolment open for the 2024-25 Padova University Postgraduate Program in “Contemplative Studies. Meditation from ancient traditions to contemporary age”

La terza edizione del Master in Contemplative Studies dell’Università degli Studi di Padova, in collaborazione con UBI, avrà inizio il […]

PhD scholarship on Buddhist and Tibetan Studies – Ca’ Foscari University of Venice

È stato pubblicato il bando di concorso per una borsa di Dottorato in Studi buddhisti e tibetani presso l’Università Ca’ […]

Lecture at NICHE | Janet Gyatso – Practices of Being-With Animals

La vita animale costituisce una componente essenziale sia della nostra crisi dovuta al cambiamento climatico, sia della possibilità di una […]

The Frontiers of Meditation Research – An Extraordinary Conference

Senza dubbio l’evento più importante dell’anno, a livello mondiale, per quanto riguarda lo studio scientifico della meditazione e dintorni […]

The major international conference on the interdisciplinary field of Contemplative Research is just around the corner!

L’appuntamento proporrà un ricco dialogo interdisciplinare che riunisce l’approccio clinico e neuroscientifico, la filosofia, gli studi religiosi, la psicologia, la […]

1° febbraio Dan Martin presso l’Università Sapienza di Roma – Progetto SEED PNR 2022 dell’Università Sapienza

Nell’ambito del progetto SEED PNR 2022 dell’Università Sapienza intitolato “Tibetan Bonpo Textual Treasures Preserved at the Central National Library of […]

“The Elephant in the Room. Investigating Consciousness Beyond Reductionism” – University of Padova (February 21-23, 2024)

Il convegno riunirà studiosi internazionali provenienti da vari rami della ricerca (tra cui neuroscienze, fisica, filosofia della mente e ricerca […]

International Conference on Contemplative Studies, Padua, June 19–23, 2024

I Contemplative Studies sono un campo di ricerca innovativo, interdisciplinare e interculturale che indaga l’esperienza contemplativa e le sue pratiche […]

Buddhist Perspectives on Consciousness, Evolution and AI

Un simposio internazionale per esplorare i modi in cui le risorse della tradizione contemplativa buddhista possano contribuire ad affrontare le […]

Consciousness, Evolution, and AI: Buddhist Perspectives

Coscienza, evoluzione e IA: prospettive buddhiste – Chiara Mascarello, Francesco Tormen […]

Contemporary Perspectives on Meditation

La saggezza come metacognizione – Chiara Mascarello, Francesco Tormen […]

Postgraduate program in Contemplative Studies at Padova University: the second program starts in November.

Chiuse le preiscrzioni per la seconda edizione del Master di I livello “Contemplative Studies. La pratica della meditazione dalle tradizioni […]