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Buddhism in Africa: Encounters, Transformations, and Futures of the Dharma

26–28 May 2027

SOAS University of London, London

SOAS Centre of Buddhist Studies

A three-day conference bringing together scholars and practitioners to explore Buddhism in Africa, including monastic communities, charities, meditation, interfaith work and diaspora communities. Part of the Yin-Cheng Network of Buddhist Studies, sponsored by the Tzu Chi Foundation; the programme will be published closer to the date.

Full details, the programme and how to register are on the organiser's page.

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