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Call for Proposals "The Map and the World: Representing Realms of Buddhist Thought"
University of California, Riverside and National Museum of Bangkok/Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand Papers are invited from those working in religion, history, art, and cartography that re-examine images of the universe through the lens of Buddhist cosmology. These images may include maps, diagrams, art or artifacts that embody spatial representations created in Buddhist terms. Topics may explore Buddhist concepts but are also encouraged to seek the changes, cross-influences, and conflicts arising from Buddhist contact with non-Buddhist forms and perspectives. Proposals that engage questions related to historical or contemporary technologies of spatial representation will be considered, and may address a range of forms: printed and painted maps, architectural forms, murals, steles, calendars, horoscopes, inscriptions, amulets, tattoo, astrological and tantric diagrams. Through the varied responses and examples arising in a range of Buddhist traditions, participants hope to trace the shifting negotiation of evolving understandings. Proposals of up to 300 words, together with CV, email, address, phone, and fax information, should be sent by email to Program Co-chairs at the following addresses. Limited support may be available for qualified graduate student participants. Participants can choose to attend one of two conferences (in Riverside, CA or Bangkok) or both. Please indicate which venue you would wish to present your paper. Participants who wish to go to both conferences can submit two different (albeit related) paper proposals. Justin McDaniel, University of California, Riverside
GISC Contact: Caverlee Cary Proposals due: October 10, 2006 Acceptance Notification: December 1, 2006 This workshop is co-sponsored by "The Map and the World: Visions of the Buddhist Universe" is made possible by the generous support of the Pacific Rim Program |
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