Category Archives: conferences

New book: Narrative Visions and Visual Narratives

Posted on April 26, 2022 by naomiappleton

I am delighted to learn that the book Narrative Visions and Visual Narratives in Indian Buddhism, which I edited with contributions from a range of fabulous scholars, is now out! It emerges from a symposium that I hosted in Edinburgh … Continue reading →

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Chinese Jātakas

Posted on April 20, 2022 by naomiappleton

I learnt something last week that rather amazed me. Perhaps you will just be amazed by my prior ignorance, but hey ho, I’ll risk that: Jātaka stories reached China before vinaya, and before anything like a set of āgama scriptures. … Continue reading →

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COP26, sewing and scholarship

Posted on November 15, 2021 by naomiappleton

As I’m sure everyone is aware, Scotland has been host to an important meeting about the climate crisis these past weeks. As a small sign of our commitment to change, the School of Divinity put together some patchwork banners for … Continue reading →

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Narrative Buddhology – new project and CFP

Posted on October 8, 2021 by naomiappleton

I have been working on a new research project for a full year, and realised recently that I haven’t yet blogged about it. Mind you, I haven’t exactly been regular with my blogging. The past year or two have been, … Continue reading →

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On a hybrid conference experience

Posted on September 29, 2021 by naomiappleton

Okay, so I really need to stop going on about conference formats, but you have to admit it is interesting thinking through the future of conferences! Last weekend I travelled to Oxford for my first in-person gathering (and indeed only … Continue reading →

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Once again on virtual conferences…

Posted on July 20, 2021 by naomiappleton

A few weeks ago we (that is, Edinburgh Buddhist Studies, or EBS for short) hosted the annual conference of the UK Association for Buddhist Studies. Of course, when we first offered to host, we hoped to be able to invite … Continue reading →

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Conferences – one year into the pandemic

Posted on April 28, 2021 by naomiappleton

A year on from my reflections on what will happen to conferences and international travel as a result of the pandemic, it is time to summarise my assessment of the world of online academic interactions. Maybe it will help me … Continue reading →

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Not normal

Posted on April 27, 2020 by naomiappleton

The weekend just gone would have been the Spalding Symposium on Indian Religions, held here in Edinburgh, the final one with me at the helm, and an opportunity to welcome a host of wonderful colleagues to this wonderful city. Today … Continue reading →

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Conferences and Climate Change

Posted on September 30, 2019 by naomiappleton

We all know that we have to make changes, in order to try to manage the changes already happening to our climate. As such, I’ve been thinking a lot about academic travel, as the big glaring issue in my otherwise … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh is full of Buddhologists this week!

Posted on September 5, 2019 by naomiappleton

It is pleasing to think that there are lots of Buddhist Studies scholars in my delightful home town this week! Three events are bringing them here: The Joint East Asian Studies Conference, a little symposium I am hosting on images … Continue reading →

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