‘Illuminating the Sacred Word’: A Multidisciplinary Conference in Memory of Stefano Zacchetti (1968-2020)

Image: Portrait of Stefano Zacchetti by Guilio Zacchetti

‘Illuminating the Sacred Word’
A Multidisciplinary Conference in Memory of Stefano Zacchetti (1968-2020)

21-22 June 2024

Lecture Theatre, Dickson Poon Building, China Centre, University of Oxford

Online Attendance: Microsoft Teams Meeting ID 351 419 796 400; Passcode Sdpvcp

In-person Attendance: contact Kate Crosby Kate.Crosby@ames.ox.ac.uk

The University of Oxford and the Glorisun Global Network for Buddhist Studies are pleased to invite all interested parties to a conference on ‘Illuminating the Sacred Word – translation, commentary, and exegesis in the Buddhist world and beyond: A Multidisciplinary Conference in Memory of Stefano Zacchetti (1968–2020)’ to be held on 21 and 22 June 2024 at the University of Oxford China Centre, Oxford. The topic of the conference is translation, commentary and exegesis, whether in the domain of Buddhist Studies or otherwise, chosen in recognition of Stefano Zacchetti’s extensive work in this field and his life-long fascination with philology, literature and the wider humanities.