INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
TRIPITAKA RECITATION CEREMONY
INTRODUCTION
On the occasion of Vesak 2650, Sakya Buddha University (SBU) organizes an International Conference bringing together monastics, scholars, and experts to explore the relevance of the Tripitaka in the modern world.
OBJECTIVES
- Preserve and promote the Tripitaka
- Connect Theravāda and Mahāyāna traditions
- Apply Buddhist teachings to modern society
- Advance global Buddhist studies
CONFERENCE TOPICS
I. Tripitaka & Buddhist Traditions
- The Role of Tripitaka Recitation in Preserving the Dharma
- Comparative Study of the Pāli Canon and the Chinese Canon
- Historical Significance of Buddhist Councils
- Chanting Traditions in Theravāda and Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Canonical Languages: Pāli, Sanskrit, and Chinese in the Transmission of the Dharma
II. Buddhist Philosophy
- The Four Noble Truths in the Modern World
- Impermanence and Non-self: Philosophical and Scientific Perspectives
- Karma and Personal Responsibility in the 21st Century
- Śūnyatā (Emptiness) in Madhyamaka and Its Practical Applications
- Dialogue Between Buddhism and Western Philosophy
III. Meditation & Practice
- Vipassanā and Zen: Similarities and Differences
- Mindfulness in Psychotherapy
- Meditation and Community Mental Health
- The Role of Meditation in Education and Leadership Development
IV. Buddhism & Contemporary Society
- Buddhism in the Age of Globalization and Technology
- Buddhist Ethics in Artificial Intelligence (AI Ethics)
- Buddhism and Global Peacebuilding
- Buddhism and Climate Change: Ecological Ethics
V. Education & the Future of Buddhism
- Buddhist Universities in the West: Models and Challenges
- The Future of Global and Interdisciplinary Buddhist Education
ORGANIZATIONAL FORMAT
- Each topic includes 20 minutes of presentation followed by 10 minutes of discussion
TIME & LOCATION
16 May – 6 June 2026
Sakya Buddha University (SBU)
3404 Westminster Ave., Santa Ana, California, USA
PARTICIPANTS
- International Sangha members
- Scholars and professors
- Students and members of the Buddhist community
FORMAT
- Academic Presentations
- Panel Discussions
- International Exchange
CONTACT
Sakya Buddha University (SBU)
Website: www.sakyauniversity.com
Phone: (714) 328-6087
MESSAGE
This conference provides an opportunity to connect wisdom, cultivate mindfulness, and share the light of the Dharma with the world. “Offering the Dharma is the highest gift.”