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Call for Papers "Buddhism and Globalization" International Seminar Faculty of Arts, University of Delhi Delhi (India) 17-19 February 2010 __________________________________________________ The current debate on globalization has a broad area of general agreement, namely, that globalization is the latest expression of a long-standing strategy of development based on economic growth and liberalization of trade and finance. This results in the progressive integration of economies of nations across the world through the unrestricted flow of global trade and investment. From Buddhist point of view it is important because Buddhism is a global, world faith and it further stresses the principle of interdependence which is also employed by proponents of globalization to advance their economic interests. Globalization also leads to the globalization of culture, the homogenization of culture. It can undermine local cultures and disrupt traditional relationships in a society with the assumption that free trade will also to lead to a more democratic society. Though there are successes in the process of globalization, there is much unrest among peoples today. Unrest occurs mainly among poor and underdeveloped nations which are deep in debt and suffer internal conflict, poverty, droughts and famines. There is immediate knowledge of disasters and tragedies. The glint and glitter of the developed nations are flashed to the underdeveloped nations, arousing desires for a better life among people whose political, educational, social and economic conditions prevent quick fulfillment of those desires. The International Seminar on Buddhism and Globalization (ISBG 2010) is the premier international forum for researchers faculty, and scholars, students to exchange and share their experiences, new ideas, and research results about all aspects of Buddhism and Globalization, and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted. The International Seminar on Buddhism and Globalization (ISBG 2010) will be held from 17th to February 19th , 2010 at Old Convocation Hall, Faculty of Arts, University of Delhi, India. The Conference will address a range of important themes relating to Buddhism and Globalization. Plenary speakers will include some of the world’s leading thinkers in the field of Buddhism. We are inviting unpublished research papers from the researchers, teachers, Scholars, and students of Buddhism on the following themes before or on December 16, 2009. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to: 1. Buddhism and Globalization : A Historical Perspectives 2. Buddhist Ethics and Globalization 3. Wealth and Poverty 4. Terrorism or Religiously Motivated Violence 5. Environmental Degradation 6. Natural Disasters 7. Civil Strife and Unrest 8. Current Global Economic Crisis 9. Buddhist Economics 10. Political Crisis and Peace Resolution 11. Terrorism or Religiously Motivated Violence 12. Principle of Equality and Justice 13. Pratitysamuppada or Principle of Interdependentness 14. Buddhist Perspective on Capitalism 15. Buddhist View on Consumerism 16. Relevance of Mahayana Buddhism in the Age of Globalization All papers will go through with our internal review process and decision regarding acceptance of the paper for the seminar will be communicated by January 10, 2010. There will be no registration fee for the members, whose papers have been accepted for presentation in the seminar. Important Dates: Abstract of Papers: October 31, 2009 Papers: December 15, 2009 Acceptance notification: January 10, 2010 Registration: October 31, 2009 Invitation Letters: January 30, 2010 Contact: Department of Buddhist Studies Room No. 307, 2nd Floor Extension Building Faculty of Arts University of Delhi Delhi 110007 India Email: [email protected] Web: http://buddhismandglobalisation.webs.com __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
