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Becoming Human: 2nd Conference on Humanistic Buddhism and Comparative Theology

5–7 May 2027

Trinity College, University of Toronto, Canada

Institute for Humanistic Buddhist Thought & Practice, Trinity College

Abstracts due 18 Dec 2026

Deadline: 18 Dec 2026. Check the organizer's site for exact time zone and requirements.

The Institute for Humanistic Buddhist Thought & Practice at Trinity College, University of Toronto, holds its second international conference on Humanistic Buddhism and Comparative Theology, on the theme "Becoming Human", from 5 to 7 May 2027.

How to submit

  • Individual papers: a paper title, an abstract of up to 250 words, and a current CV.
  • Panels: a panel title and short description, plus the title, abstract and CV of each presenter.
  • Send submissions to trinity.buddhism@utoronto.ca.
  • Deadline: 18 December 2026. Decisions will be sent by 31 January 2027.

Support for presenters

  • The organizers provide accommodation for all presenters for four nights (4–7 May 2027).
  • Presenters can also apply for a travel grant of up to CAD 2,000, awarded on financial need and depending on available funds.

Full guidelines are on the conference page.

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