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Call for Papers Theme: The Way of Peace Type: 6th World Youth Buddhist Symposium Institution: Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University of Thailand World Youth Buddhist Society Location: Chiang Mai (Thailand) Date: 12.–15.7.2016 Deadline: 6.4.2016 __________________________________________________ Peace has been a long cherished dream for all sentient beings. Looking back, we find ourselves constantly ravaged by countless wars triggered by fightings for resources, wealth, power or ideology, from which not only ourselves, but all beings tasted the bitterness when trapped in hatred. Today the way to peace is more challenging: the blue planet is overshadowed by terrorist attacks, the sighs of displaced refugees, the threat of WMD (weapons of mass destruction), slaughter of animals and the restless competition and afflictions among human beings. The light of peace is dimed with disheartening tears. Various options have been made to quell the fights such as violent defence, non-violence appeals or loving redemption. Maybe, this time, we can try to awaken ourselves once empowered with compassion. Every reflection on the wellbeing of all lives matters. The Sixth World Youth Buddhist Symposium will start a journey of exploration towards peace. Great masters and young talents are invited to explore THE WAY OF PEACE transcending the divisions of race, nationality, faith and research field. Three sessions are established, through which Buddhist views and practices related to peace will be elaborated respectively from the perspective of Theravada Buddhism, Han Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism. Sub-themes (1) The Philosophy of Peace in Theravada Buddhism (2) The Philosophy of Peace in Han Buddhism (3) The Philosophy of Peace in Tibetan Buddhism Eligibility All religions welcome, especially those who are interested in traditional culture and Buddhism: (1) Students from junior college education and levels above; or (2) Young scholars and researchers; or (3) Principals of any religious or traditional cultural institutions. Submissions The organisers will collect and edit symposium presentations for publication. Please be noted that the following requirements, submission and procedures should be observed if you want to submit for publication. 1. About the awards: First Prize (3 persons), Second Prize (6 persons), Third Prize (10 persons), Memorial Award (20 persons). Please be noted that all the rewarded essays will be collected into the Symposium Essay Collections or recommended to any relevant platform.) 2. Requirements: Your essay for reward is supposed to keep the symposium theme of THE WAY OF PEACE. 3. Format: You need to conform your essay to APA format for submission. 4. Word Count: A full essay of 1000-3000 words is required. 5. Closing Date: April 6, 2016 6. Submission: Please send your essay together with any relative documents via email [email protected] (NOTE: Duplicate submission is not acceptable and we will not accept any articles which have already been published) . Registration For online registration, please click here: http://wybuddhist.com/bm.asp All admitted participants will be charged a non-refundable registration fees of RMB 300. Any students who have financial difficulties can apply for the fee waiver. Registration is from January 6, 2016 — April 6, 2016. The organisers will send you the Admission Notice to confirm your admission for attending the symposium. Contact: World Youth Buddhist Society Ms Jiang Phone: +86 15983738491 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.wybuddhist.com/eng/conferneces.asp?ClassID=216 __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org __________________________________________________
