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In November 2014, DTP members actively participated in the 16th International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries (ICADL 2014), held in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The conference centered on the theme “The Emergence of Digital Libraries Research and Practices,” with topics organized into five areas. Of particular note was the emphasis on “Digital Humanities,” reflecting its growing significance and the distinctive contributions of the Asia-Pacific region to this field.
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At an international symposium held at Fukutake Hall, Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies, University of Tokyo, Professor G. Somaratne delivered a presentation on palm-leaf manuscripts from Theravāda countries, focusing on the “New Project of Compiling Pāli Canonical Texts.”
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DTP unveiled the preliminary edition of the Dīghanikāya Sīlakkhandhavagga during a launch ceremony held at the Thailand Science Park Convention Center in Pathum Thani. The purpose of the presentation was to gather feedback and recommendations from experts, which will be instrumental in producing a comprehensive edition of the text.
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DTP hosted a conference and exhibition centered on the Tipiṭaka–Pāli at the Thailand Science Park Convention Center in Pathum Thani. The event featured lectures by a distinguished panel of Pāli experts, including renowned scholars such as Professor Richard Gombrich from the University of Oxford, Professor Oskar von Hinüber, a specialist in Pāli and ancient manuscripts, Professor Rupert Gethin, President of the Pāli Text Society, and Professor Masahiro Shimoda from the University of Tokyo.
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The 2nd Advisory Board Meeting took place at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) to provide progress updates on the critical edition production and to engage in discussions regarding academic approaches to textual editing and database production.
The 1st Advisory Board Meeting was held at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). Throughout the meeting, advisory board members and research scholars engaged in discussions concerning academic approaches to textual editing and database production.
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