Institute of Oriental Philosophy - Past Lectures & Events


  • June 2008 - 'The British Buddhist Landscape' Conference   
    The Network of Buddhist Organisations (UK) & The Institute of Oriental Philosophy-UK

     Invite you to a Conference At Taplow Court, Taplow, Nr Maidenhead, Berkshire

     

    The British Buddhist Landscape – Transplantation and Growth

    Fri 27 June . Sat 28 June . Sun 29 June 2008

    Fri 5.30pm-9.30pm

    Sat 9.30am-6.00/9.30pm

    Sun 10.00am-2.00pm

    Suitable for – Anyone who has an interest (at any level) in Buddhism, or religion, in the UK.

     Topics include – The History & Development of Buddhism in the UK, Asian Buddhist Groups in the UK, Teaching Buddhism in schools, universities and on the Internet, Buddhism & Psychotherapy, and Engaging with Society.

     Speakers include – Urgyen Sangharakshita, Stephen Batchelor, Dr John Peacock, Dr Helen Waterhouse, Ajahn Laow,  Peggy Morgan, Colin Ash, , Ven. Sumana, Tony Kemmer, Phil Henry, Keith Munnings, Sharon Smith, Yann Lovelock, Munisha Dr Robert Bluck, & others to be confirmed.

    Artists & performers – Are welcome to exhibit work, or perform, on a voluntary basis during the conference (please contact IOP-UK for further details).

     Conference dinner – Optional Saturday evening buffet & performances.

    Costs – Whole conference only £65, concessions £45 – includes vegetarian meals and refreshments.

    NB Conference dinner an extra £15 for all.

    Part-conference attendance possible. Limited on-site accommodation.

    For a booking form & info see :

    www.nbo.org.uk/conference.html

     For further details contact Jamie Cresswell, IOP-UK

    Tel: 01628-591213 

     Email: jc@iopec.org

  • August 2007 -    
  • September 2006 - John Bramble 'Oriental Religions' and 'the West'    
  • September 2004 - "The Jatakas and the Ten Perfections" Dr Sarah Shaw - Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies    
  • August 1992 - Professor N.C. Wickramasinghe, Dept. of Applied Mathematics and Astrology, University of Wales, College of Cardiff. "An Astronomer's View of the Universe and Buddhist Ideas"    
  • March 1989 - Dr. Bryan Wilson, Fellow, All Souls College, Oxford. "The Changing Functions of Religion, Toleration and Cohesion in the Secularized Society"    
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