H-JAPAN (E): CFP Lay Buddhism in the Modern World, Malaga, Spain

From: H-Japan Editor <j-edit@MAIL.H-NET.MSU.EDU> List Editor: H-Japan Editor <j-edit@MAIL.H-NET.MSU.EDU> Editor's Subject: H-JAPAN (E): CFP Lay Buddhism in the Modern World, Malaga, Spain Author's Subject: H-JAPAN (E): CFP Lay Buddhism in the Modern World, Malaga, Spain Date Written: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:59:31 -0500 Date Posted: Sat, 24 Feb 2012 12:59:31 -0500

          (crosspost from H-Asia)  On-line editor: Janet R. Goodwin <jan@cs.csustan.edu>                                     H-JAPAN                               February 24, 2012    Call for papers: "Lay Buddhism in the Modern World", 6th International Lay Buddhist Forum, University of Malaga and International Institute for Tibetan and Asian Studies (IT)AS), Karma Guen (Velez-Malaga), Spain 30 October - 4 November 2012  (x-post H-Buddhism via H-Asia)       ABSTRACT DEADLINE 1 MAY 2012 ********************************************************************* From: burkhard.scherer@canterbury.ac.uk  Dear colleagues,  please note the following conference of interest:  6th International Lay Buddhist Forum  "Lay Buddhism in the Modern World"  30 October - 4 November 2012  University of Malaga and International Institute for Tibetan and Asian Studies (ITAS),  Karma Guen (Velez-Malaga), Spain  Organiser-in-chief for the ILBF Steering Committee: Dr. Burkhard Scherer (Canterbury Christ Church University/ITAS)  Call for Papers  During recent centuries, modernity as a 'qualitative category' (Adorno) has been favouring, challenging, and transforming Buddhism(s). Intersecting with pre-modern and post-modern modes of being-in-time, modern Buddhisms have emerged in traditionally Buddhist spaces and in new cultural contexts. In traditionally Buddhist countries, Buddhist modernity expresses itself in juncture with the emergence of (post)colonialist subjectivity, for example, in lay mass meditation movements; charismatic reform movements; Socially Engaged Buddhism(s); nun and female monastic revival. In the "West", Buddhism was discovered and reinvented as spiritual science and spiritual psychotherapy, while modernity sparked also the commodification of Buddhist practices within the late-capitalist, neo-liberal global village. 'Global Buddhisms' are ever adapting to the challenges and opportunities of what Z. Bauman has termed 'liquid modernity'.  For the 6th International Lay Buddhist Forum, we invite presenters from both Buddhist and academic communities to discuss modern challenges and opportunities for global Lay Buddhism.  Papers should address the Forum's theme, "Lay Buddhism in the Modern World". In particular we invite contributions regarding  - Lay Buddhism, Science and Psychotherapy  - Lay Buddhism and Globalisation  - Lay Buddhism and Reform in Buddhist Asia  Abstract deadline: 1 May 2012.  Full paper/poster deadline: 15 September 2012.  Acceptance of participation is conditional until full papers/posters are received.  Submit your abstract at https://ilbf2012.itas-uni.eu/ <https://owa.canterbury.ac.uk/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=https://ilbf2012.itas-uni.eu/>  In case of further questions email: ilbf2012@itas-uni.eu <mailto:ilbf2012@itas-uni.eu>  Cost  Accepted participants will be provided with free accommodation, board and conference transportation, sponsored by the Lay Buddhist Retreat Centre, Karma Guen (www.karmaguen.org/). Flights to/from Malaga (AGP) need to be covered by the participants themselves.   Stipends  There is a small amount of travel stipends of not more than 500 Euro for young and emerging Buddhist leaders and scholars from outside Europe. Applicants for these stipends are expected to find matching funding from their Buddhist or academic home organisations.  If you would like to be considered for a travel stipend please include a 200 word reflection about yourself with your application form and paper abstract and provide information about matching funding sought from your own organisation.   Preliminary Programme  30 Oct: Arrival  31 Oct-2 Nov: Conference  3-4 Nov: Temple stay and sightseeing  About the ILBF  The International Lay Buddhist Forum is an independent lay Buddhist movement that is all-inclusive in membership and outlook. Any lay or ordained individuals or members of lay or monastic organizations who are supportive of lay Buddhist development and interaction of lay and monastic members are welcome. The movement aims to represent and further the interests and roles of lay Buddhists in the development of Buddhism in modern day world.    Background  The International Lay Buddhist Forum began as a lay Buddhist movement at the first world Lay Buddhist Forum, held in Seoul in 2007. The forum was hosted by the Chongji Order with the support of the Association of Korean Buddhist Orders. Similar events have been held annually since then. The annual event has been attended by lay Buddhists and monastics from various countries in Asia, Europe and North America. At each forum, participants voiced the need for the existence of a lay organisation to serve its interests, and play a role in a healthy development of Buddhism in the modern world. This voice became stronger, louder and clearer at each succeeding Lay Buddhist Forum. This gave rise to the idea of establishing an international lay Buddhist movement. Because of its international participation and global outlook, it needed to form an international structure. A temporary committee was set up in 2010 to help formalise the organisation and plan the growth and development of this international lay Buddhist movement. This committee met to adopt a constitution and elect officers on October 26, 2011. With the constitution adopted, a proper name for the organisation and a formal Steering Committee were established on the same day. The organisation is formally named the International Lay Buddhist Forum, or ILBF in short.  Steering Committee  The Steering Committee of ILBF consists of six persons:  Chairperson: Dr. Jong-in Kim (South Korea); Vice Chairperson: Dr. Sue-Lian Bong (Malaysia); Secretary-Treasurer : Dr. Gene Reeves (Japan); Members: Dr. Franz Gschwind (Germany), Dr Christie Y-L Chang (Taiwan), Dr. Burkhard Scherer (UK); Honorary Chairperson: Dr. Hwaling Lee (South Korea)  Guiding Philosophy of ILBF  ILBF is a wholly independent lay Buddhist movement, representing the interests and roles of lay Buddhists and lay Buddhists only, not the lineages or traditions or orders or organisations of the members.  While ILBF membership may include members from various Buddhist organisations, and its activities may be hosted and/or supported by particular organisations or individuals, ILBF is independent of them and does not represent their teachings or values.    Previous Forums  The first five Lay Buddhist Forums were held in Seoul, South Korea hosted by the Chongji Buddhist Order with support from the Association of Korean Buddhist Orders and the government of South Korea.   Dr Burkhard Scherer Reader in Religious Studies Canterbury Christ Church University, UK  ******************************************************** H-Japan encourages authors to append a summary of their message in Japanese when writing in English and in English when writing in Japanese. ******************************************************** 
 

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