IABS 2025 Leipzig

IABS 2025 Leipzig the XXth International Association of Buddhist Studies Conference to be held at Uni Leipzig in 2025

IABS 2025 has come to a close!A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us — your support, engagement, and participat...
20/08/2025

IABS 2025 has come to a close!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us — your support, engagement, and participation made this congress truly special. 🙏

We look forward to seeing you again at future events! 💫

IABS2025 Farewell Dinner | See you at Moritzbastei at 19:00!
15/08/2025

IABS2025 Farewell Dinner | See you at Moritzbastei at 19:00!

A Gentle Reminder:The General Meeting will take place from 17:45 to 18:45 today in Lecture Hall 3 (HS3).
15/08/2025

A Gentle Reminder:

The General Meeting will take place from 17:45 to 18:45 today in Lecture Hall 3 (HS3).

| IABS 2025 | Preview of Events on Friday, August 15Dear Congress Participants,After a week full of research exchanges a...
14/08/2025

| IABS 2025 | Preview of Events on Friday, August 15

Dear Congress Participants,

After a week full of research exchanges and valuable connections, we have now reached the final day of the congress.

Tomorrow, Friday, August 15, the academic program will begin at 9:00 and conclude slightly earlier, at 17:30.

Three special events are planned:
• 14:00–15:00 Mentoring Session IV: Publishing the Academic Monograph with Prof. Kevin Buckelew – Prior Registration Required
• 17:45–18:45 General Meeting
• From 19:00 Farewell Dinner (Moritzbastei)

In particular, we will host a farewell dinner in the evening from 19:00 at Moritzbastei, a renowned restaurant and historic cultural center. This special event will celebrate our gathering and the successful completion of the congress, featuring music, delicious food, drinks, engaging conversation, and more. Please see the attached poster for information about the entertainment program.

Moritzbastei is located opposite the university canteen at Kurt-Masur-Platz 1, 04109 Leipzig.

We hope you enjoy the final day of the congress and look forward to celebrating with you at Moritzbastei! 🎉

Join us - Snacks and drinks will be provided!
14/08/2025

Join us - Snacks and drinks will be provided!

🍦☀️ Cool Down with Uni Leipzig Ice Cream!With the summer heat in full swing, here is a "cool" tip for our IABS 2025 part...
14/08/2025

🍦☀️ Cool Down with Uni Leipzig Ice Cream!

With the summer heat in full swing, here is a "cool" tip for our IABS 2025 participants: there is an ice cream flavor dedicated to Leipzig University! 🎓🍨

You can grab it at San Remo ice cream shop, which is just a short stroll from the presentation venue.

📍 Find it here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/f9M6Ffj6PV58VCVo7

Stay cool, and enjoy a taste of Leipzig! 💙🤍

| IABS 2025 | Preview of Events on Thursday, August 14Dear Congress Participants,We hope this message finds you well and...
13/08/2025

| IABS 2025 | Preview of Events on Thursday, August 14

Dear Congress Participants,

We hope this message finds you well and joyful. Here are some updates from our team that we would like to share with you:

• 🚶‍♂️Excursions
Excursions will take place tomorrow from 2:00 PM. There are still spaces available for some excursions, including a guided tour to the Bach Museum, City Stroll, etc. If you are free tomorrow afternoon, feel free to book a ticket at the Info Point during the day. Don’t miss this chance to explore the city’s attractions!

• 📚Exhibition Booths
A variety of exhibition booths are set up in the foyer of the Augusteum (near the tea and coffee area). Special discounts and information are available for our IABS congress participants.

• Live-streaming Update
Please note there will be no live-streaming in room HS3 tomorrow from 9:00 to 12:00.

• Sustainability
A notice before your departure: if you would like to support our efforts to recycle plastic products, you are very welcome to return your name tag to the Info Point.

***
The schedule for tomorrow, Thursday, August 14, is slightly different from previous days. The academic program will take place only in the morning, from 9:00 to 12:30. In the afternoon, excursions to some interesting spots in the city will be offered. Please remember to bring the excursion tickets you received at check-in.

In the evening, some special events can again be expected:
• 18:00–19:00 European Regional Meeting
• 19:00–20:30 Festschrift Reception for Professor Paul Harrison (By Invitation Only)
• From 19:00 Khyentse Foundation Networking Event for PhD Students and Postdocs

Additionally, we would like to bring your attention to the “Yogācāra and Abhidharma” International Workshop taking place at the Institute for South and Central Asian Studies, Leipzig University, on Saturday, August 16. The registration deadline is tomorrow, August 14. For more details, please see the poster attached.

ℹ️Excursion tickets still available!Some spots remain for the excursions, which will take place on Thursday, August 14, ...
13/08/2025

ℹ️Excursion tickets still available!

Some spots remain for the excursions, which will take place on Thursday, August 14, from 14:00. If you would like to join, simply drop by the Info Point and book your ticket!

(1) Guided Tour of the Bach-Museum Leipzig and St. Thomas Church
(2) World Famous City of Music – A Walk on the Leipzig Music Trail
(3) Peaceful Revolution – The Fall of 89 in Leipzig
(4) A City Stroll
(6) Tradition and Innovation in a Cup: Buddhist Scholastic Tea Party
(8 ) Guided Tour: Leipzig and Colonial History

🥗 Lunch Tip 🕑The canteen closes at 14:00. We recommend going no later than 13:30 to make sure there’s still food availab...
13/08/2025

🥗 Lunch Tip 🕑

The canteen closes at 14:00. We recommend going no later than 13:30 to make sure there’s still food available!

| IABS 2025 | Preview of Events on Wednesday, August 13Dear Congress Participants,We hope your congress experience has b...
12/08/2025

| IABS 2025 | Preview of Events on Wednesday, August 13

Dear Congress Participants,

We hope your congress experience has been enriching so far!

Please note that there are several exhibition booths in the foyer of the Augusteum (where the Welcome Reception took place, just a short walk from the tea and coffee area). You are warmly welcome to stop by at any time during the day. Don’t miss the special discounts and information offered by our book vendors!

Excursion tickets still available! 🗺📍🌞
A few spots remain for our excursions — including a visit to the Bach Museum. The excursions will take place on Thursday, August 14, at 14:00. If you would like to join, please feel free to book your ticket at the Info Point.

***
In addition to the academic program running regularly from 9:00 to 18:00, the following events will take place tomorrow:
• 18:00–20:00 Board Meeting
• 18:00–20:00 The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Global Mindfulness Roundtable and Reception

August 12 | Tea Stand Available Today 🍵The Gongfu Tea Stand is available today from 13:30 to 14:00 at the Augusteum!
12/08/2025

August 12 | Tea Stand Available Today 🍵

The Gongfu Tea Stand is available today from 13:30 to 14:00 at the Augusteum!

| IABS 2025 | Preview of Events on Tuesday, August 12Dear Congress Participants,We hope you enjoyed the first day of the...
11/08/2025

| IABS 2025 | Preview of Events on Tuesday, August 12

Dear Congress Participants,

We hope you enjoyed the first day of the congress. The academic program will continue with the same schedule, running from 9:00 to 18:00, over the coming days.

For tomorrow, Tuesday, August 12, please kindly take note of the following events:

• 14:00–15:00 Mentoring Session II: Transitioning to the Class Room with Prof. Amy Langenberg (Prior registration required)
• 19:00–21:00 Movie Screening at the Grassi Museum: Carving the Divine—Buddhist Sculptors of Japan (see poster attached)

Have a nice evening and see you tomorrow!

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Universität Leipzig
Leipzig
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