Christian-Buddhism dialogue

Mindfulness meditation: Reconnecting with nature and ourselves
During the full moon days of November, nearly 50 Buddhist meditators and two Jesuits gathered to practise mindfulness meditation amidst the serene beauty of Bu...read more

JCAP Jesuits at Bodhi Zendo
India is not associated with cool weather, so it was a pleasant surprise for the members of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) Buddhist...read more

Living in mutual love
After meeting online during the pandemic, the Buddhist Studies and Dialogue Group met in person at the Seven Fountains Jesuit Retreat Center in Chiang Mai...read more

ISN, the first JCAP network to meet in person
The Ignatian Spirituality Network (ISN) recently met for a weeklong workshop at the East Asian Pastoral Institute in Manila—the first among JCAP’s networks to meet...read more

Mission in 21st century interreligious context
For Jesuits and those who are working in interreligious contexts, it has been important to reflect on what Christian mission means when most of one’s...read more

“The Wheel & The Cross” invites readers to genuine understanding of religious traditions in Buddhism and Christianity
The newest publication of the Buddhist Studies and Dialogue Group of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) is inspired by the “loving friendship” that...read more

Online but in-depth: A digital approach to Buddhist-Christian dialogue
The international conference of the Buddhist Studies and Dialogue Group turned to virtual this year after safety concerns from Covid-19 continue to restrict travel and...read more

Friendship and dialogue in the Asian context
The long-awaited gathering of the East Asian Theological Encounter Programme (EATEP) happened in early July. Due to the pandemic, this year’s session was held online–a...read more

Deepening understanding of perspectives on theology in Asia
The Buddhist Studies and Dialogue Group of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific has published a collection of lectures by world-renowned theologian Fr Michael Amaladoss...read more