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Call for Papers "Syncretism in South and Southeast Asia: Adoption and Adaptation" 2nd SSEASR Conference South and Southeast Asian Association for the Study of Culture and Religion (SSEASR) Institute of Language and Culture for Rural Development and Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University Mahachulalongkorn Royal Buddhist University Mahamakut Royal Buddhist University Bangkok (Thailand) 24-27 May 2007 __________________________________________________ Since time immemorial, the region of South and Southeast Asia has played a pivotal role in carrying the traits of culture and religion not only amongst its own societies but also beyond. The basic carriers of such elements were Hinduism and Buddhism which took various routes (both land and sea) to reach the pre-modern Southeast Asia. Later on Islam and Christianity also entered the region and added lustre to the "culture mosaic". The concept of syncretism in this area was not only visible in religious scenes but also in various spheres of socio- cultural life: be it social customs, language and literature, art and architecture, polity, economics or commerce, performing arts and communication. The Institute of Language and Culture for Rural Development, Mahidol University, Thailand is pleased to host the 2nd SSEASR Conference on such auspicious occasion where scholars and writers from various parts of the world are likely to join together with their academic presentation. Sub-themes 1. Ethnic Mosaic of South and Southeast Asia 2. Syncretic Systems in South and Southeast Asia 3. Language and Literature: Binding Force 4. Women and Religion 5. Symbolism (such as Art and Architecture), Communication and Religion 6. Education and Religious Studies 7. Faith and Survival: Diasporas from South and Southeast Asia 8. Polity, Trade and Religion 9. Religion: Peace, Violence and Dialogue 10. Tradition vis-à-vis Globalisation 11. Religion, Health and Healing 12. Religion and Ecology Since this is the 2550th Anniversary of Buddhism, we particularly invite scholars and papers dealing with Buddhism. Participants are requested to submit research papers in English language on any of the relevant subthemes. An abstract of 250 words is expected, preferably by E-mail. A special symposium on Kingship and Religion would be held on the inaugural day. There would be an Exhibition of the Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage during the Conference, which would showcase the culture of Thailand vis-à-vis South and Southeast Asia. A workshop on Science and Spirituality is also planned. Pre-Registration: September 30, 2006 Early Registration Deadline: December 30, 2006 Submission of Abstract: February 15, 2007 Submission of Full Paper: April 15, 2007 Contact: Dr. Sophana Srichampa Secretary General and Chair SSEASR Conference Organising Committee Institute of Language and Culture for Rural Development Mahidol University Phutthamonthon 4 Road Nakornpathom 73170 Thailand Tel: +66 2 800-2308-14 Fax: +66 2 800-2332 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.sseasr.org __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
