[Tlc] conference on Buddhist Mapping in Bangkok

[justinm at ucr.edu]

FYI:

Conference:
“The Map and the World”

June 22-23, 2007
[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.

Justin McDaniel, University of California, Riverside
Email: justinm at ucr.edu
and
Pattaratorn Chirapravati, California State University, Sacramento
Email: pchirapravati at csus.edu

Proposals due: October 1, 2006
Acceptance Notification: December 1, 2006

______________
Dr. Justin McDaniel
Dept. of Religious Studies
2617 Humanities Building
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 92521
951-827-4530
justinm at ucr.edu