An international gathering of scholars, monastic academics, and researchers exploring where contemplative wisdom and contemporary science meet — and what that meeting can offer a fractured world.
International Conference on Buddhism, Spirituality, and Science: Pathways to Global Peace
Organized by the Eurasian Campus of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Nepal Buddhist Association and the Embassy of Nepal, this conference brings together scholars, researchers, academics, and practitioners from around the world to exchange knowledge and discuss contemporary issues in Buddhist Studies and related fields.
Advisory BoardVen. Dr. Deltara GnananandaVice Chancellor, Eurasian Campus of Sri Lanka
Advisory BoardVen. Prof. Wetara MahindaPresident, Sri Lanka – Nepal Buddhist Association
Advisory BoardDr. Purna Bahadur NepaliFormer Nepal Ambassador to Sri Lanka
ChairDr. A. A. Ravindu Priyanka
Editor in ChiefDr. Padmasiri Ranawakarachchi
SecretaryDr. Dilki Navodha
Co - CoodinatorMs. Walawe Gamage Sasini Thamalsha
Co - CoodinatorMs. Kurundukarage Dilki Sewwandi Pthmasiri
The modern world is becoming more multidimensional in terms of crisis — sociopolitical opposition, environmental degradation, and a pervasive sense of mental anxiety. These issues call for more than technological or policy responses; they demand deep ethical, philosophical, and reflective engagement. Buddhism offers a highly developed model for understanding the essence of suffering (dukkha), its causes, and ways to manage it through moral conduct, mental training, and wisdom.
Meanwhile, contemporary scientific fields — particularly psychology, neuroscience, and environmental research — have shown growing interest in contemplative traditions for their potential to enhance human wellbeing, cognitive change, and sustainable living. The emerging discourse between Buddhism and science is a promising interdisciplinary space, one capable of contributing meaningfully to global peace and human flourishing.
Sri Lanka and Nepal hold a distinctive place in this discussion. Nepal is the historical and spiritual birthplace of the Buddha, while Sri Lanka remains one of the most enduring custodians of Theravada tradition and practice. The shared historical, cultural, and religious heritage between the two nations offers fertile ground for deeper academic cooperation and intellectual exchange.
It is within this context that the proposed conference aims to build a rigorous academic platform for studying the intersection of Buddhism, spirituality, and science — and their collective capacity to chart pathways toward world peace.
Critically examine the theoretical and practical intersections between Buddhist philosophy, spirituality, and contemporary scientific inquiry.
Explore Buddhist approaches to peacebuilding, ethical governance, and conflict transformation — in classical and modern contexts alike.
Strengthen bilateral academic and institutional collaboration between Sri Lanka and Nepal.
Foster interdisciplinary research networks that integrate contemplative traditions with scientific methodologies.
Contribute to global discourse on mental health, environmental sustainability, and social cohesion through a Buddhist lens.
Consolidation of academic partnerships and institutional linkages between Sri Lanka and Nepal.
Publication of peer-reviewed conference proceedings and an edited scholarly volume.
Initiation of collaborative research projects and academic exchange programs.
Generation of policy-relevant insights informed by Buddhist ethical and philosophical principles.
Advancement of interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of religion, science, and global peace studies.
Strengthened mutual awareness of the historical and religious ties between Sri Lanka and Nepal, contributing to cultural diplomacy and sustained bilateral engagement.
This conference contributes to the evolving field of interdisciplinary study that bridges contemplative traditions and scientific inquiry. By foregrounding the shared intellectual and spiritual heritage of Sri Lanka and Nepal, the event reinforces bilateral cooperation while positioning both nations as meaningful contributors to global conversations on peace, ethics, and human development.
The International Conference on Buddhism, Spirituality, and Science: Pathways to Global Peace seeks a critically engaged dialogue that integrates ancient wisdom with contemporary knowledge systems — articulating sustainable responses to the challenges of the modern world, while strengthening the enduring ties between Sri Lanka and Nepal.