Shaping Futures: Healing Bodies, Minds, and Communities
The Academic Program Committee is now receiving paper proposals for the 20th Sakyadhita International Conference 2027. Paper proposals should be submitted by July 30, 2026.
Present your paper at our 20th International Conference on Buddhist WomenJune 19–26, 2027 · Magelang, Indonesia
Conference theme: Shaping Futures: Healing Bodies, Minds, and Communities.
The Academic Program Committee is now receiving paper proposals for the 20th Sakyadhita International Conference on Buddhist Women. This year we are also celebrating the 40th anniversary of Sakyadhita.
Please note that this will be an in-person conference, and participants must register and plan accordingly. Paper presenters are responsible for their own conference-related travel and participation fees.
Suggested topics
- 1Compassion and Buddhist Approaches to Mental and Emotional Well-being
- 2Women's Leadership and Community Care in Buddhist Traditions
- 3Mindfulness in Healthcare: Bridging Spirituality and Medicine
- 4Environmental Stewardship and Social Responsibility in Buddhist Practice
- 5Spirituality and Trauma Recovery: Addressing Personal and Collective Suffering
- 6Buddhism and Gender Justice: Building Inclusive Communities
- 7Digital Technology and Spiritual Practice in Buddhist Communities
- 8Buddhist Perspectives on Resilience and Social Challenges
- 9Social Inclusion and Gender Justice: Sakyadhita's Role in Shaping a More Equitable Future
- 10Youth, Buddhist Education, and Social Responsibility
All proposals and papers must be the original, unpublished work of the presenters.
Using AI as an assistive tool
- ✓You may use AI tools to assist in the editing of text
- ✓You may use AI tools to edit or enhance images, as long as the images are your own original work
Using AI as a generative tool
- ✕You may not submit any AI-generated content, including text, translations, or images
- ✕You may not use AI tools to generate or create images or other illustrative materials
✓ At the time of proposal submission, authors must fully indicate their use of all AI tools.
Sakyadhita encourages diversity and creativity. We welcome proposals from presenters of any gender, nationality, or status. We look forward to receiving your proposal!
Questions? Write to sakyadhita.academic.committee@gmail.com
The 20th Sakyadhita International Conference travels to Indonesia — bringing together Buddhist women from across the world's traditions for five days of teachings, scholarship, and friendship. Hosted by the Indonesian Buddhist Association, the program will feature plenary lectures, panel discussions, meditation sessions, cultural performances, and opportunities to connect with practitioners and scholars from over 30 countries. We look forward to welcoming you to Indonesia in June 2027.
Registration will be opening soon.