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International Conference Registration Open on January 5
'Sakyadhita 19th International Conference on Buddhist Women Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia June 15-23, 2025'
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The 18th Sakyadhita International Conference on Buddhist Women was hosted jointly by the Korean Bhiksuni Association and Sakyadhita Korea from June 23 to 27, 2023
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Working at the grassroots level, Sakyadhita provides a communications network among Buddhist women internationally. We promote research and publications on Buddhist women's history and other topics of interest. Our members strive to create equal opportunities for women in all Buddhist traditions. We work to empower the world's 300 million Buddhist women to work for peace and social justice through local branches, the content we offer free of charge online, and through our biannual conferences.
This website provides information on Buddhist women and a forum for sharing research, ideas, and experiences. Working together Buddhist women are realizing their tremendous potential for social and spiritual transformation!
International Conference Registration Open on January 5
"Navigating Change: Buddhist Women in Transition"
Sakyadhita 19th International Conference on Buddhist Women
Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia
June 15-23, 2025
The theme of the 19th Sakyadhita Conference, “Navigating Change: Buddhist Women in Transition,” explores the evolving roles and challenges faced by Buddhist women as they adapt to personal, social, and spiritual transformations in a rapidly changing world.
With a focus on resilience, adaptability, and empowerment, the conference aims to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration among participants. By addressing critical issues and opportunities, the event seeks to deepen understanding of how Buddhist women can lead positive change and contribute to greater harmony within their communities and beyond.
Branches
Buddhist women and their allies gather at the Sakyadhita International Conferences every two years and also organize national branches and local chapters to facilitate networking and events closer to home. These branches and chapters help bring awareness of Sakyadhita’s goals and activities to large numbers of people in their vicinity. Some help plan the international conferences, developing leadership skillson the ground. Others are active in translation activities and have done excellent work in training translators who are qualified to translate materials on Buddhism and issues of interest to Buddhist women. Click on a pin for more information about the branch!
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