International Conference


Dharma Today. Faces of Contemporary Buddhism

A multidisciplinary and multi-perspective inquiry into the identities, roles and potentials of Buddhist traditions in the contemporary world.

March 5-6, 2022
March 11-13, 2022

How can Buddhism help us to face global challenges? How can we approach the precious legacy of traditional contemplative practices, making proper use of the tools available today? The Italian Buddhist Union has met the world of academic research by promoting a dialogue between international scholars on the most relevant issues concerning contemporary Buddhism.


A conference organized with the endorsement of Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, the FISPPA Department of the University of Padua, and the Veneto Region.



Watch the Conference recordings:

on YouTube – english version  / versione in italiano
on Facebook – english version / versione in italiano