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Conference on Shan Buddhism and Culture: SOAS, University of London, 8-9 December 2007.
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Conference on Shan Buddhism and Culture: SOAS, University of London, 8-9 December 2007
First Circular and Call for Papers
The SOAS Centre of Buddhist Studies and the Shan Cultural Association UK (SCA-UK) are organising the first ever gathering in the West of academics working on Shan Buddhism and Culture. The conference is aimed at bringing together scholars in the field and sowing the seeds for future international collaboration among researchers on Shan history and culture.
Today the Shan people live in the Shan State of Myanmar, northern Thailand and southern China, and as Diaspora communities worldwide. For centuries, they have practised Theravada Buddhism. However, their unique culture and ways of practising Theravada Buddhism remain little studied. This conference will explore and increase awareness of their unique history, culture and religion.
The conference will coincide with the celebration of the Shan New Year, and the SCA-UK will host a cultural show in the evening from 6 to 9pm at the Brunei Gallery, SOAS. Prominent Shan composers and singers led by the renowned musicians, Dr. Sai Kham Lek and Sai Htee Seng, will participate. The show will include also Shan classical and modern dances.
Main panels:
History, Sociology & anthropology, Language & literature and Music.
Call for papers:
A call for papers is now addressed to scholars, experts and research students interested in presenting a paper to the conference. Proposals of c. 250 words should be sent to jk53@soas.ac.uk by Friday 7th September 2007.
Funding:
A limited amount of travel funding and some accommodation is available. Priority will be given to those without institutional support and those coming from Asia. Please indicate a request for such assistance indicating your financial status with your proposal.
Registration:
Because places are limited, please book in advance by email. The registration fee for non-speakers is £10 to include refreshments and Shan food.
We look forward welcoming you to the conference and the Shan New Year celebration.
Jotika Khur-yearn (Secretary)
Organising Committee
Conference on Shan Buddhism and Culture
Email: jk53@soas.ac.uk
Telephone: +44(0)2078984771 Mobile: +44(0)7727677550
Fax: +44(0)2078984489
Patrons
SOAS Centre of Buddhist Studies
SOAS Research Policy Committee
The British Academy
The Shan Cultural Association UK
The Crosby Family
The Oxford Buddha Vihara
Academic Organising Committee Dr Kate Crosby (Chair) Ven. Dr Khammai Dhammasami Sai Jotika Khur-yearn
Cultural Organising Committee
Nang Zune Pan Aye
Sai Seng
Nang Moon Moon Kham
Nang Khaw Nom Kham
Sai Merng
Nang Nidaphorn
Sai On Merng
Enquiries Jotika Khur-yearn jk53@soas.ac.uk Kate Crosby kc21@soas.ac.uk
Kate Crosby, M.A., D.Phil.
Department of the Study of Religions
School of Oriental and African Studies
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
London
WC1H OXG, UK
Phone + 44 (0) 20 7898 4771
Fax +44 (0)20 7898 4699
Web www.soas.ac.uk