WORKING WITH PALI MANUSCRIPTS:

A SUMMER SCHOOL

Organized by the British Library and the Pali Text Society

8–12 June 2026

British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB

Rupert Gethin (Professor Emeritus and President of the Pali Text Society),

Petra Kieffer-Pülz (Secretary of the Pali Text Society),

Martin Straube (Senior Research Fellow, Pali Text Society),

as well as curators at the British Library.

The school is intended for those with a prior knowledge of Pali who wish to develop their skills in reading Pali manuscripts.

Costs

The summer school is free of charge but participants will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. Complimentary lunches and refreshments will be provided. Course materials are included.

Sessions are likely to run from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Please note this is a non-accredited course with a maximum of 20 participants.

Application deadline: 15 April 2026

Please apply via the following link: