Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Conference Explores Rebirth in Buddhist Philosophy at Kelaniya University
Imagine a big discussion at a school about a special idea called Saṃsāra, which is like life, death, and being born again.
Really smart people from different places came to share their thoughts.
They talked about how this idea is still important today, looking at how it connects to things like what's right and wrong, how our minds work, and even other religions.
Important people like ministers and famous speakers gave talks.
It was like a big meeting to understand a key idea in Buddhism, organized by a Buddhist group with help from others.
An international conference on Saṃsāra, or the cycle of rebirth, took place at the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka.
The conference, titled 'FUTURE LIFE: Re-examining Rebirth,' was organized by The Foundation for Buddhist Brotherhood.
Prominent scholars shared insights on rebirth's relevance in contemporary Buddhist thought.
Key figures included Minister of Buddhasasana Hiniduma Sunil Senevi and Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choeden Rinpoche.
Speakers explored canonical interpretations, ethics, psychology, and inter-religious dialogue.
- Who
- International monastic and lay scholars, including Minister of Buddhasasana and Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choeden Rinpoche.
- What
- An international conference on Saṃsāra (rebirth) in Buddhist Philosophy.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but it has concluded.
- Where
- Post Graduate Institute of Buddhist Studies, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
- Why
- To discuss the complex doctrine of rebirth and its continued relevance in contemporary Buddhist thought.
- Event Title
- FUTURE LIFE: Re-examining Rebirth
- Topic
- Saṃsāra (rebirth) in Buddhist Philosophy
- Organizer
- The Foundation for Buddhist Brotherhood
- Location
- University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
- Keynote Speaker
- Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choeden Rinpoche