Send your academic paper for this monumental occasion.

Invitation to submit scholarly papers



Dear Scholars and Revered Leaders of the Global Buddhist Community,

On behalf of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and the National Vesak Committee of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025, we extend our warmest greetings to you!

We are honored to announce that the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha has once again been entrusted by the International Council for the Day of Vesak (ICDV) to host the United Nations Day of Vesak (UNDV) 2025. ICDV and the VBS have highly appreciated the success of previous UNDV celebrations held in Vietnam: in 2008 in Hanoi with the participation of 87 countries, in 2014 in Ninh Binh with 95 countries, and in 2019 in Ha Nam with 112 countries. This will mark the fourth time Vietnam has had the honor of hosting this sacred event.

1. Date, Venue, Main Theme, and Sub-Themes of the Conference

The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 will be held from May 6 to May 8, 2025, at the Vietnam Buddhist University (Le Minh Xuan Campus, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City). The opening ceremony will take place on May 6, 2025, at the Great Hall of the University; the academic conference will be held on May 7 in various seminar rooms of the University; and the closing ceremony will occur on the morning of May 8, 2025, at the Great Hall. There will be numerous cultural activities, Buddhist exhibitions, and international artistic exchanges during the UNDV 2025 celebrations. This year’s Vesak holds particular significance for both the Buddhist community and the people of Vietnam, as 2025 marks key historical milestones: (a) The 50th anniversary of the liberation of South Vietnam and the reunification of the country (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025), and (b) The 80th anniversary of the founding of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025). The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 is expected to welcome delegates from over 80 countries and territories, along with the honored presence of several heads of state, who will share their messages at the event.

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and ICDV are honored to invite you to send your academic paper for this monumental occasion. We kindly request that your message reflect the profound significance of Vesak and address the central theme of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025, as well as any of the following sub-themes:

Main Theme: Unity and Inclusivity for Human Dignity: Buddhist Insights for World Peace and Sustainable Development.

Sub-Themes: (1) Cultivating Inner Peace for World Peace; (2) Forgiveness and Mindful Healing: A Path to Reconciliation; (3) Buddhist Compassion in Action: Shared Responsibility for Human Development; (4) Mindfulness in Education for a Compassionate and Sustainable Future; (5) Fostering Unity: Collaborative Efforts for Global Harmony.

2. Submission Guidelines for Scholarly Papers

We request that academic papers be submitted in English or Vietnamese, not exceeding 14,000 words, with clear references for all cited sources. Please provide full citation details, including publication year, for example, Thich Minh Chau (2009): 15, corresponding to the reference: Thich Minh Chau (2009), The Chinese Madhyama Agama and the Pali Majjhima Nikaya: A Comparative Study. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass.

When submitting your paper, kindly indicate the sub-theme in the email subject line: "UNDV 2025: [Sub-theme title]." Papers should be submitted in MS Word format and comply with academic standards. Please submit your paper by January 29, 2025, to allow adequate time for review, translation into Vietnamese, and inclusion in the official proceedings of the UNDV 2025.

3. Contact Information

Please send your paper to Most Ven. Dr. Thich Nhat Tu (Standing Member of the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha; Vice President of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Ho Chi Minh City; Vice Chairman of the National Vesak Committee for the UNDV 2025; Convenor of the Conference) at: conference@undv2025vietnam.com.

We eagerly await your academic contribution, which will undoubtedly enhance the success of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City by promoting the values of unity and world peace.

May the blessings of wisdom, compassion, and peace be with you always.

Yours in the Dharma,






His Eminence Thich Thien Nhon; Executive President, Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Chairman of the National Vesak Committee for the UNDV 2025

 

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