About the Conference
Pakistan is a holy land for millions of Buddhist devotees around the world. It is the cradle of the famous Gandhara Buddhist art and iconography. It is the birthplace of renowned Buddhist philosophers and spiritual masters like Asanga, Vasubhandhu, Guru Rinpoche and Monk Marananta. The two brothers, Asanga and Vasubhandha, lived in Peshawar, then known as Purushapura, in the 4th century CE. They became prominent Buddhist philosophers by shaping Buddhist thought for centuries to come.
Guru Rinpoche (also known as Padmasambhava) was from the Swat valley. He is venerated as the “second Buddha” by adherents of Buddhism in Bhutan, Nepal and China…. Read More
Conference Program
Conference 2026 Activities
Learn from scholars and teachers
- Engaging talks with deep insights into conference themes
- Panel Sessions with Q&A on conference themes
- Moderated In-depth Discussion with well-known scholars
Experience the Spiritual Journey
- Flexible itineraries to visit key Buddhist Heritage sites and museums in Taxila, Peshawar, Mardan and Swat
- Well-known tourism companies will facilitate the trips
Conference Theme for 2026
Exploring the Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan through Multidisciplinary Research
Sub Themes:
Buddhism in Gandhara and Its Transmission Beyond
The Gandhara Legacy – New Excavations, Discoveries and Interpretations
Conservation and Management of Buddhist Sites – Challenges and Opportunities
Impact of Climate Change on Cultural Heritage
Use of Technology and Innovation in Buddhist Heritage Conservation
We have done it before...
2022
International Conference and Art Festival for Promoting
Social Cohesion and Interfaith Harmony
BUDDHISM IN PAKISTAN:
HISTORY,
ARCHAEOLOGY, ART AND ARCHITECTURE
Islamabad, March 14-15, 2022
2024
International Conference and Art Festival
on
HERITAGE FOR PEACE AND PROGRESS:
CONSERVATION, EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO
PROMOTE THE BUDDHIST HERITAGE OF PAKISTAN
Islamabad, March 2-3, 2024
Call for Submissions Closed
Abstracts submitted by authors were reviewed by the Conference Academic Committee, comprising research scholars and academics. Only authors whose abstracts were approved were invited to submit full research papers within the specified timeframe. All authors have been duly notified of the outcome of the review process.
Submissions of abstracts are now closed.
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Why register?
- Experience cutting-edge discussions on the Buddhist heritage of Pakistan
- Engage with scholars, archaeologists, and heritage professionals from around the world
- Access exclusive workshops and guided heritage tours
- Network with leading academic and cultural institutions
Learn about conservation, education, and training efforts, and engage with experts in Buddhist history, philosophy, art, and architecture.
Presenter registration is now closed.
Attendance is open to participants/attendees only.
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