[Tlc] TLC-Shan Conference

Tue Jul 31 10:04:53 PDT 2007

Conference on Shan Buddhism and Culture

   8-9 December 2007
   SOAS, University of London

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 at 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 at 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 at soas.ac.uk
Kate Crosby  kc21 at 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 

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