Welcome to the Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies

The Buddhist tradition is central to any understanding of human culture, social history and contemporary reality. As Asia rises and western interest grows, its importance is increasingly recognised. In the modern academy, it has been relatively little studied and understood.

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Newsletter 3

July 2009. News and updates of OCBS and So-Wide: events, developments, a book and more. 

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New Articles Section

A new section for research articles is now on our website . Most recent article is by Eisel Mazard and titled 'Language Hierarchy, Buddhism and Worldly Authority in Yunnan, Laos, Etc.'

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Newsletter 2

May 2009. Second newsletter was sent to subscribed members. It contains information about developments, events, and academic projects.

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Khyentse Visitorship

OCBS is pleased to announce the establishment of the Khyentse Visitorship for Distinguished Scholar Monks and Nuns.

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