Dharma Drum Buddhist College in Jinshan, Taiwan, is proud to sponsor the XVIth Congress of the International Association of Buddhist Studies, June 20-25, 2011. This academic conference is the premier international forum during which scholars of Buddhism may present their findings.

In addition to promoting scholarly exchange at the highest level, the conference also seeks to provide ample opportunities for personal contact among its international participants. To this end, the academic program is complemented with a variety of special events such as excursions, dinners, receptions, and performances. Registration will be through our secure, online server. The registration page, when placed online, will give a full account of everything included in the registration package and instructions for completing the registration process. Please note that the last day to register is Friday, June 17th, 2011. Conference attendees must be members in good standing of the International Association of Buddhist Studies at the time of the Congress. Please visit iabsinfo.net to learn how to become a member or to find out how to check your membership status.

For details on transportation to the conference site, local attractions and weather, and how to contact the planning committee, see under general information. We would like to thank our sponsors, without whom this conference would not be possible.

The planning committee looks forward to welcoming you to Taiwan in 2011.