Presentation at an Online Conference

Dr. Sumachaya Harnsukworapanich delivered a presentation titled "The Transmission of the Buddha's Teachings in the Digital Age" during the 18th World Sanskrit Conference, which was conducted in an online format.

The Collaborative Seminar between Two Buddhist Institutes

The DCI Center for Buddhist Studies and the Yanasangvorn Research Institute at Mahamakut Buddhist University joined hands to present an online seminar titled "The Administration of Research Centers for Buddhist Studies in Thailand." This seminar spanned three dates, July 22, July 29, and August 5, and featured discussions on three key themes:

• The Current Landscape and Future Prospects of Administering Research Centers for Buddhist Studies
• Paving the Path to Becoming a Buddhist Researcher
• Highlights, Strategies, and Advancements in Buddhist Studies in Thailand

On the second day Dr. Bunchird Chaowarithreonglith, along with distinguished lecturers, delivered a special lecture on "The Journey to Becoming a Buddhist Researcher."

Research Group: Manuscriptology and Digital Humanities

Asian manuscripts within the context of the rapidly evolving field of Digital Humanities.

On Friday, July 15, 2022, from 2:15 to 3:45 PM, Dr. Suchada Srisetthaworakul of Mahidol University, in collaboration with members of the Dhammachai Tipiṭaka Project, delivered a presentation titled “Palm-leaf Manuscripts in Southeast Asia: Demonstration of Creating a Database of Pāli Tipiṭaka (Survey, Digitization, and Transcription).”

The presentation demonstrated the process of creating a database of palm-leaf manuscripts of the Pāli canon conducted by the Dhammachai Tipiṭaka Project (DTP), Thailand.

Online Special Lecture Series: Tipiṭaka - Tracing the Current Study Back Through History

The DCI Center for Buddhist Studies organized an online special lecture series, "Tipiṭaka: Tracing the Current Study Back Through History," which took place every Saturday from November 26 to December 25, 2021. This series featured five distinct topics, with two DTP members delivering lectures on December 4 and 11. Dr. Suchada Srisetthaworakul presented the second topic, "The Four Main Traditions of Theravada Palm-Leaf Manuscripts," and Dr. Bunchird Chaowarithreonglith discussed the third topic, "From Palm-Leaf Manuscripts to a Critical Edition of Tipiṭaka," respectively.

Online Lecture: Online Lecture on J?taka Images in Pre-24th Century Buddhist Era Found in Thailand

Dr. Chakhrit Laemmuang delivered a lecture on the topic " J?taka Images in Pre-24th Century Buddhist Era in Thailand: The Relationship between History and Scripture" via Zoom on Thursday, July 22, 2021, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. The event was organized by the DCI Center for Buddhist Studies.

The 3rd Seminar on P?li Texts and Manuscripts (Online)

In response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tipiṭaka Research Center (TRC) hosted an online seminar on Pāli Texts and Manuscripts via Zoom. Scholars and commentators from various countries participated, presenting their research and sharing insights. This year’s presentations focused on variant readings discovered in the Majjhimanikāya.

The 2nd MPSC Board Meeting

The second annual board meeting was held to update committee members on the advancements made in manuscript surveys and digitization efforts carried out by DTP and other collaborating organizations over the course of the year. Additionally, Ven. Nantawat Dhammanando and Ven. Tanatorn Dhammaviriyo, representing DTP, shared their research findings on local manuscripts preserved at Wat Mahathat in Yasothorn and those in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.

Seminar on Palm-Leaf Manuscripts and Advanced Technology

The Digital Humanities Center (DHC) hosted a seminar dedicated to the utilization of cutting-edge technology for the development of a palm-leaf manuscript database. The seminar encompassed 3 informative presentations:

• "Index Database of Manuscripts" by Associate Professor Dr. Jeerayut Chaijaruwanich and Dr. Papangkorn Inkeaw from the Faculty of Science at Chiang Mai University.
• "Geographic Information System for Northeast Palm-Leaf Manuscripts" presented by Mr. Jatuphum Juanchaiyaphum from the Faculty of Informatics at Mahasarakham University.
• "Technology for Dhamma Transmission in the Digital World" delivered by Dr. Sumachaya Harnsukworapanich.

Participation in the 15th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences

On November 11 and 12, 2019, representatives from DTP participated in the 15th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IC-HUSO 2019), which was hosted by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Khon Kaen University. The keynote address was presented by Professor Dr. Manfred Hutter from the University of Bonn, Germany. His presentation delved into the theme of 'Religion and Development in a Pluralistic Society,' offering valuable perspectives on the study of diverse religions in the age of globalization

The 2nd Seminar on P?li Texts and Manuscripts

On November 9, 2019, the Tipiṭaka Research Center (TRC) organized "The 2nd Seminar on P?li Texts and Manuscripts" at DCI (Bang Ban) in Ayutthaya. This seminar featured presentations by ten scholars who concentrated on exploring variant readings within the Majjhimanik?ya. The event included valuable commentary and suggestions from Professor Dr. G. A. Somaratne of Hong Kong University and Dr. Yukio Yamanaka, which the scholars can utilize to enhance their research.