Prajna Vihara

Prajñā Vihāra is an international, multicultural and pluralistic journal of ethics, philosophy and religious studies dedicated to the promotion of mutual understanding among the diverse peoples of the world. In the spirit of the Sanskrit words “Prajñā Vihāra” meaning “temple of wisdom,” the editors encourage creative academic work that promotes a sharing of wisdom among scholars and readers. It welcomes specialized articles in Ethics, Philosophy, Religion and Cultural Studies that seek to promote harmony between various philosophical and religious traditions while respecting cultural and religious difference. Philosophy: The journal has always welcomed a wide variety of philosophical articles. It gives special consideration to philosophical work by Southeast Asian philosophers, and scholars outside the region who write about comparative, cultural and indigenous philosophy. Religion: The program in Philosophy and Religion at Assumption University has always followed a pluralistic outlook. As a result, the journal has always tried to balance publications in Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and other local religions and indigenous practices. It especially welcomes artilces that engage with religious issues in the Southeast Asian region. Ethics: Assumption University has always emphasized Ethics as one of its main identities. The journal welcomes articles in Ethics that address pressing local issues in the Southeast Asian region and articles by local scholars that engage global ethical problems.