The 2nd ISAMBUDDHA 2026 International Symposium on the Buddhayana Spirit Movement and Applied Buddhism

A Tribute to the Late Most Venerable Ashin Jinarakkhita Mahāsthavira

Sunday, 6 December 2026 · Jinarakkhita Buddhist College of Lampung

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Program Schedule

The official three-day program of ISAMBUDDHA II 2026.

5 December 2026
  • ISAMBUDDHA II 2026 Opening Ceremony
  • Buddhayana Cultural Night
6 December 2026
  • The 2nd International Symposium on the Buddhayana Spirit Movement and Applied Buddhism (ISAMBUDDHA II 2026)
7 December 2026
  • International Conference on the Buddhayana Spirit Movement, Religious Studies, Interdisciplinary Education, Development, Guidance, and Economy (IC-BRIDGE 2026)

ISAMBUDDHA II 2026

The 2nd International Symposium on the Buddhayana Spirit Movement and Applied Buddhism

Date

Sunday, 6 December 2026

Venue

Jinarakkhita Buddhist College of Lampung Campus, Indonesia

Theme

Preserving the Heritage, Inspiring the Future: The Buddhayana Spirit in a Changing World

Special Documentary

Sang Pelopor

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Symposium Program

Official ISAMBUDDHA II 2026 Symposium Program flyer

6 December 2026

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Call for Papers

Official ISAMBUDDHA II 2026 Call for Papers flyer

Academic Events · 5–7 December 2026

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Symposium Program Highlights

The official program for Sunday, 6 December 2026

Most Venerable Nyanamaitri Mahāsthavira

Most Venerable Nyanamaitri Mahāsthavira

Chairman of the Executive Board of the Buddhayana Vidyalaya Foundation

Welcoming Speech
Dr. Burmansah, M.Pd.

Dr. Burmansah, M.Pd.

Chairman, Jinarakkhita Buddhist College of Lampung, Indonesia

Opening Speech
Drs. Supriyadi, M.Pd.

Drs. Supriyadi, M.Pd.

Director General of Buddhist Community Guidance, Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia

Keynote Speech
Panel Discussion & Round Table Dialogue I

Legacy, Buddhayana Spirit, Buddhist Organizations, and Buddhist Fraternity

  • Most Venerable Nyanasuryanadi Mahathera Most Venerable Nyanasuryanadi MahatheraMahanayaka of the Indonesian Sangha Buddhayana Council
  • Most Venerable Dharmavimala Mahathera Most Venerable Dharmavimala MahatheraMember of the Dharma Acharya Council and Upajjhaya of the Indonesian Sangha Buddhayana Council
  • Most Venerable Bhadrasudhiyanti Mahāsthavira Most Venerable Bhadrasudhiyanti MahāsthaviraNayika of the Bhikkhuni Sangha of the Indonesian Sangha Buddhayana Council
  • UP. Dr. (H.C.) Sudhamek AWS, S.E., S.H UP. Dr. (H.C.) Sudhamek AWS, S.E., S.HChairman of the Supervisory Board of the Indonesian Buddhayana Council
  • UP. Ir. Drs. Iskandar Wanagiri, M.M., M.B.A UP. Ir. Drs. Iskandar Wanagiri, M.M., M.B.AChairman of the Institute of Buddhist Scholarship, Indonesian Buddhayana Council
Panel Discussion & Round Table Dialogue II

Buddhayana, Applied Buddhism, and the Future of Buddhism

  • Most Venerable Nyanasila Thera Most Venerable Nyanasila TheraAnu Mahanayaka of the Indonesian Sangha Buddhayana Council
  • Most Venerable Ditthisampanno Mahathera Most Venerable Ditthisampanno Mahathera (Budi Utomo, Ph.D.)Smaratungga Buddhist College of Boyolali
  • UP. Prof. Toto Winata, Ph.D. UP. Prof. Toto Winata, Ph.D.Bandung Institute of Technology
  • Dr. Hendra, M.Pd. Dr. Hendra, M.Pd.Bodhi Dharma Buddhist College of Medan
  • Dr. Taridi, M.Pd., M.Pd.B. Dr. Taridi, M.Pd., M.Pd.B.Jinarakkhita Buddhist College of Lampung

Sub Themes / Tracks

  1. The Late Great Master Ashin Jinarakkhita Mahāsthavira: His legacy, thought, endeavors, and contributions to the development of Buddhism.
  2. Carrying the legacy forward through the development of Buddhist organizations and Buddhist communities across Indonesia and beyond through Buddhayana insights.
  3. Reweaving Buddhist fraternity: reconciling the past, strengthening unity, and preventing future conflicts through Buddhayana insights.
  4. Buddhist studies, contemporary issues, Buddhist history, and the sustainable development of Buddhism through Buddhayana insights.
  5. The Buddhayana spirit for interreligious harmony, religious moderation, national unity, and community engagement.

Important Dates

Official ISAMBUDDHA II 2026 Symposium Call for Papers timeline.

1 September–15 October 2026

Abstract Submission

15 October 2026

Abstract Acceptance Announcement

15–30 October 2026

Full Paper Submission

1–15 November 2026

Peer Review Process

15 November 2026

Review Results Announcement

15–20 November 2026

Revision of Papers

21–25 November 2026

Abstract Book Publication

5–7 December 2026

ISAMBUDDHA II 2026 Academic Event Series (Symposium Day: 6 December 2026)

Special Documentary Screening

Sang Pelopor

A special documentary about the life, struggle, devotion, and legacy of Ashin Jinarakkhita Mahāsthavira.

Official Documentary Flyer

Official Documentary Flyer — Sang Pelopor

Sunday, 6 December 2026

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