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Dear list members,
The Sri Lanka Association for Buddhist Studies (SLABS) is
pleased to announce that its re-scheduled 2nd Biannual
International Conference will be held in November 17 -19, 2006
at the University of Peradeniya, Kandy.
Call for Papers:
Paper presentations and proposals for panel discussions are
invited in any subject area connected with Buddhist studies.
Early submission of abstracts is encouraged; the deadline for
submission of abstracts is September 30, 2006. Although every
effort will be made to copy and distribute papers which are
submitted late, please try to submit completed papers before
October 20 to ensure distribution to all participants.
Conference Site:
The University of Peradeniya has been recognized as one of the
most beautiful and architecturally accomplished campuses in all
of Asia. It is located 7 km away from Kandy, the ancient hill
capitol of Ceylon and the location of the Buddhist pilgrimage
site, _The Dalada Maligawa_ (Temple of the Tooth Relic). The
University of Peradeniya is the flagship institution of higher
learning in Sri Lanka and annually receives the highest ranking
for the achievements of its scholars in wide variety of
disciplines.
Area Studies:
Tours to historic sites in the Island (i.e. Anuradhapura,
Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya and other sites) will be arranged for
those who wish to extend their stay beyond the period of the
conference.
Conference Theme:
Tradition and Change: Future of Buddhist Studies in the Region
SLABS:
The Sri Lanka Association for Buddhist Studies is a professional
body of academics in the field of Buddhist studies and has been
in existence since 2002. In addition to the bi-annual
International Conference, SLABS publishes a newsletter thrice a
year and organizes mini-conferences, seminars, workshops, and
guest lectures in Sri Lanka's higher educational institutions.
SLABS first international conference was held in 2003 in Kandy
under the patronage of the University of Peradeniya. For
more details about SLABS, visit
http://www.beyondthenet.net/slabs)
Registration Fee:
US $100 Foreign participants; US $10 Participants from SAARC countries; Rs
1000 Local Particpants
Accommodation and Travel:
During the three days of the conference, all participants will
be provided with accommodation, meals, refreshments, conference
materials, and a copy of the booklet of abstracts. Participants
should register on or before October 17, 2006. Travel to Kandy
from the airport/Colombo and return will be arranged by SLABS.
Documentation to fulfill visa requirements can be provided upon
request.
Addresses for Correspondence:
Ven. S. Pemaratana
Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies
University of Peradeniya
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
slabsconference@yahoo.com
Kind regards,
AABS Executive
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