Institute of Oriental Philosophy - Past Lectures & Events

• August 2009 - Next event   
  We are currently planning our events for the next year and working on updating and expanding our web site which we hope will have extra features including downloadable talks from past lectures, audio and video files.

  As a taster I can tell you that we are looking to continue and expand the theme of Buddhism and creativity, maybe in the form of seminars. also we are considering doing some events around the topic of  Consciousness and Buddhism.

  Sometime in 2010 we hope to have an exhibition on the Lotus Sutra as well as a day of talks.

  so come back soon and see what goodies we have in store

  Thanks for your interest and hope to see you at a future event

   

  Jamie Cresswell

  IOP-UK

  Director

   

• June 2009 - Buddha Mind - Creative Mind - Weekend Event   
  The Institute of Oriental Philosophy-UK

   Invite you to a

  Weekend of exploration

  At Taplow Court, Taplow, Nr Maidenhead, Berkshire

  Buddha Mind – Creative Mind ?

  Fri 12 June . Sat 13 June . Sun 14 June 2009

  The weekend will explore the links and relationship between the creative life, artistic expression and Buddhist thought and practice.

   Areas that will be considered will include; what aspects of Buddhist thought and practice have artists drawn on in their artistic practice and how do they influence and challenge each other. Does Buddhism offer anything unique to the creative process? In what ways is creative practice used within Buddhism both today and historically? Buddhism and the creative life.

  The programme will include speakers, workshops, demonstrations, opportunities for dialogues with artists, performance, and an exhibition covering a range of artistic practices and live performance.

  This event will be of interest to anyone with an interest in Buddhism and creativity, artists and performers and all interested in the creative life.

  Call to Artists & performers – If you wish to be considered to exhibit work of perform during the weekend on a voluntary basis please contact IOP-UK now for further details

  Costs – Whole conference only £110, Includes vegetarian meals and refreshments

  Friday eve - £15. Saturday - £45. Sunday £40.

  Saturday Buffet and performances - £15.

  Early Bird offer paid before April 30th £95 whole conference.

  Limited accommodation on site is available at £30 per night.

  Venue – Taplow Court is a beautiful Victorian mansion in Taplow village, set in 85 acres of grounds and overlooking the River Thames, near Maidenhead.

  Travel – Train to Taplow station on Fri & Sat from Paddington or Reading. Road M4 or M40.

  For further details contact Jamie Cresswell

  Tel: 01628-591213

  Email: jc@iopec.org

  www.iopuk.org

  Please look here for Booking form and poster

  http://buddhamind.terapad.com

   

• 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"