Date
5–7 December 2026
The 2nd ISAMBUDDHA 2026
International Conference and Symposium on Applied Buddhism and Buddhayana Spirit Movement
Venue
Jinarakkhita Buddhist College of Lampung Campus, Indonesia
Format
Hybrid (on-site and virtual)
Official Languages
Indonesian and English
Main Activity 3
IC-BRIDGE 2026
International Conference on Buddhayana Spirit, Religions, Interdisciplinary Education, Development, Guidance, and EconomicsOfficial Flyer
View the official ISAMBUDDHA 2026 flyer. Click the image to enlarge it.
Keynote Speakers
Meet the keynote speakers of ISambuddha 2026
Drs. Supriyadi, M.Pd.
Director General of Buddhist Community Guidance, Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia
Most Ven. Dharmavimala
Dharma Achariya Board Member, Indonesia Buddhayana Sangha Council (SAGIN), Indonesia
DR. (HC). Sudhamek AWS
Indonesia Buddhayana Council (MBI), Indonesia
Panelists
Dr. Partono Nyanasuryanadi, M.Pd.B.🇮🇩
Smaratungga Buddhist College, Central Java, Indonesia
Ven. Thich Chan Phap Tu, Ph.D.🇹🇭
Dharma Teacher, International Plum Village, Bangkok, Thailand
Ven. Thich Chan Troi Bao Tang🇫🇷
Dharma Teacher, Institute of Advanced Buddhist Studies, Plum Village, Bordeaux, France
Prof. Dr. Rossazana Ab-Rashid🇲🇾
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Ömer Faruk Rençber🇹🇷
Gaziantep University, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Nurhattati Fuad, M.Pd.🇮🇩
Jakarta State University, Jakarta, Indonesia
Prof. Dr. Idrus Ruslan, M.Ag.🇮🇩
Islamic State University of Raden Intan, Lampung, Indonesia
Conference Tracks
Three interdisciplinary tracks are open for abstract and paper submissions
Wisdom, Spirituality, and Religious Studies
- Buddhayana Spirit Movement and Applied Buddhism
- Contemporary Buddhist Studies
- Borobudur and Indonesian Buddhist History
- International Humanitarian Law and Buddhism
- Religious Studies and Interfaith Dialogue
Education, Guidance, and Communication Studies
- Buddhist Education
- Buddhist Early Childhood Education
- Buddhist Sunday School Development
- Mindfulness in Education
- Educational Technology
- Educational Leadership
- Educational Management
- Buddhist Communication Studies
- Buddhist Counseling
- Dhammaduta Studies
- Journalism
- Broadcasting
- Public Relations
Economics, Management, and Interdisciplinary Studies
- Buddhist Business and Management
- Buddhist Economic Development
- Mindfulness in Leadership
- Accounting and Finance
- Corporate Ethics
- Interdisciplinary Research
Important Dates
Submission and conference timeline for 2026
Abstract Submission
Abstract Acceptance
Full Paper Submission
Peer Review
Review Results Announcement
Revised Paper Submission
Abstract Book Publication
Conference
Publication Opportunities
Selected papers will be considered for the following proceedings and journals
- ISAMBUDDHA II / IC-BRIDGE 2026 International Conference Proceedings — targeted for DOAJ indexing
- Special Issue of the Journal of Gerakan Semangat Buddhayana (JGSB) — SINTA 3; fifteen selected papers on the Buddhayana Spirit Movement
- Journal of Gerakan Semangat Buddhayana (JGSB) — SINTA 3 regular issue
- Journal of Educational Management and Instruction (JEMIn) — SINTA 2
- Journal of Economics, Religion, and Entrepreneurship (JoERE) — SINTA 4
- Journal of Communication, Religious, and Social Sciences (JoCRSS) — SINTA 4
- Journal of Education, Religious, and Instruction (JoERI) — indexed by Copernicus
- At-Tarbawi: Journal of Islamic Education Studies — SINTA 4
Participants
The conference welcomes participants from academic, professional, religious, public, and business communities
AcademicsResearchersLecturersStudents
Buddhist CounselorsDhammadutasTeachersEducation Practitioners
Business PractitionersGovernment OfficialsReligious Leaders
ProfessionalsGeneral Participants
In Collaboration With
Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia · Indonesia Buddhayana Sangha Council (SAGIN) · Indonesia Buddhayana Council (MBI) · International Financial Management Association (IFMA) · Institute of Advanced Buddhist Studies – Plum Village France · International Thai Plum Village · Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) · Jakarta State University (UNJ) · Gaziantep University, Türkiye · Islamic State University of Raden Intan Lampung · Islamic State University of Raden Mas Said Surakarta · Smaratungga Buddhist College of Boyolali · Dharmapala Riau College of Informatics and Computer Management · Bodhi Dharma Buddhist College of Medan · Karaniya Publisher
One Heritage · One Spirit · One Future
For Peace, Wisdom, and Sustainable Well-Being.