Conferences

7th International Conference Buddhism & Australia
1-3 February, 2018
Perth, Western Australia

Call for Papers and Essays

The Buddhism & Australia invites contributions to the 7th International Conference
Buddhism & Australia that will be held on 1-3 February, 2018 in Perth, Western Australia.

All Buddhists, scholars and members of the general public interested in Buddhism are invited to present their papers in this coming conference. Researchers across a broad range of disciplines are welcomed as well the submission of pre-formed panel proposals

The main themes 2018

• Rituals
• Rituals and the Image of Buddha
• Silk Road Buddhism
• Death of the Buddha

The organizers are open to proposals for contributions on Buddhist history, philosophy, texts as well for proposals on any related theme.

Important Dates

Deadline for Abstract Submission: 25 October, 2017
Deadline for Full Paper Submission: 25 November, 2017

Those who have prepared for certain big task and who are able to put some sort of idea on certain topics, we have a proposal to compose an essay which needs to create a bridge back to the Buddha. Selected essays will be published on the conference website. Topics:

• Buddha for every home
• Buddha versus Jesus
• Buddhism is in the way of economy
• Buddhist monks - people with weak vitality and mentality
• Buddhist cosmology and contemporary astronomy and astrophysics are not brothers
• Virtual reality as the modern day Nirvana
• Could Buddha turn on a computer?
• Is virtual reality beyond our reality or not?
• Who reads the teachings of the dead Buddha?

Deadline for Essay Submission: 31 December, 2017

Proposals should be submitted to the following email: [email protected]
We acknowledge receipt and answer to all proposals submitted.

For detailed information please see here: www.buddhismandaustralia.com

Contact:

Organizing Chair Marju Broder
[email protected]
tel. +61 0 405549923
www.buddhismandaustralia.com

http://www.buddhismandaustralia.com/ba/index.php/Buddhism_%26_Australia