The Estonian Nyingma organization is inviting submissions of abstracts for panel sessions and individual papers for the 5th International Conference Buddhism & Australia, to be held from 18–20 February 2016.
From Estonian Nyingma
The conference will serve as a platform for scientists and Buddhists to present their recent research on Buddhism, to enter into dialogue, and to consider future directions of Buddhism in changing times. The main themes this year are listed as “Buddhist Cosmology,” “Transforming Buddhism,” and “Online Buddhist studies.” The organizers are also open to suggestions for contributions on Buddhist history, philosophy, and texts, as well as proposals on any related theme.
Buddhist practitioners, scholars, and members of the general public are all invited to submit presentation papers at the conference. Multi-disciplinary researchers are welcome, while the organizers will also consider proposals for panel topics.
The International Conference Buddhism & Australia 2016 is the 10th annual academic Buddhism conference organized by Estonian Nyingma and its leader and teacher Vello Vaartnou, and is an important milestone for Buddhist Studies in the Australasian region. Estonian Nyingma’s conferences have brought together scientists and Buddhists since 2007, when the first international Buddhism and Nordland conference was held in Europe. The same tradition continues in Perth in Western Australia with the international conference series Buddhism & Australia.
To become involved, send your proposal to info@buddhismandaustralia.com by 20 October 2015, and a draft essay by 20 January 2016. Please email estoniannyingma@gmail.com if you do not receive a submission confirmation from the conference organizers.
For more enquiries:
Ms. Marju Broder, Organizing Chair
Email: info@buddhismandaustralia.com (eg.estoniannyingma@gmail.com)
Mob: +61 0405549923