OCBS DIRI Lecture Series Hilary Term 2025 This term we will be presenting three lectures. These lectures are presented in conjunction with the Dhammachai International Research Institute, as part of our ongoing academic partnership. The details are as follows: 26 February (4pm GMT / 5 March (4pm GMT) / 12 March (4pm GMT) The lectures will be streamed on our YouTube page. For a Zoom link to attend the lecture and ask questions (limited spaces), please contact steven.egan@ocbs.org 26 Feb Editing Jātakas in the 15th Century: Ariyavaṃsa’s Jātakavisodhana and Premodern Pali Philology Dr. Aleix Ruiz Falqués 5 Mar Gender and Buddhist Doctrine Prof Alice Collett (University of St Andrews) 12 Mar Anuruddha and Mahā-Kaccāna: Tracing the Contours of Two Early Buddhist Lineages Dr. Alexander Wynne For more information please visit (fb)

On 2 May we will be hosting William Dalrymple, who will be talking about his upcoming book 'The Golden Road'. This book looks at the ways Ancient India transformed the world. The talk takes place at St. Antony's College at 5pm. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. For more details and to book your ticket please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/william-dalrymple-the-golden-road-tickets-881320361927. This is an in-person event only. (fb)