Fourth International Conference on Daoist Studies: Daoism in Action and Grand Daoist Jiao Ceremony
Hong Kong, November 21-25, 2007
Organizers: Wai Ki Tong (Yuen Yuen Institute), Wai Hop Tong (Hong Kong Taoist Association), Livia Kohn (Boston University)
Financial sponsors: Yuen Yuen Institute (Sam Dip Tam, Tsuen Wan, NT, Hong Kong)
Essential participants: Scholars from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, USA, Canada, Europe, and Australia
Role: The fourth in a series of international conferences to be held every year or two alternately in Asia, Europe, and North America
Discussion areas: Any aspect of Daoism, contemporary or historical, textual or practical. Preferred focus on the communal aspects of Daoism: ritual, political thought, social organization, ethics, environment, government.
Presentation format : Individual papers or complete panels (three papers plus chair, discussant).
Schedule: The conference will begin on Wednesday, November 21, with a plenary session (welcome, keynote speakers). Then panels will be open for four days and various ceremonies associated with the Grand Jiao will be attended. A concluding session with a roundtable discussion on the state of the field will take place on Sunday, November 25. A major banquet will join scholars and Daoist masters.
Fee: US$ 45.00 (HK$ 300), to be paid in cash on arrival
Registration
To register, e-mail daoconf@yahoo.com providing the following information: Name, Institution, Address, Email, Phone/fax, Paper abstract (if presenting)
Accommodation
Hotel near the conference location (appr. US$ 50.00 per person). For booking information, contact daoconf@yahoo.com or check the conference page on www.daoiststudies.org .
Deadlines
- August 31, 2007 (registration for presenters with paper abstract)
- October 31, 2007 (registration for non-presenters)
- Final schedule and abstracts will be sent out October 15.
- Both conference and hotel spaces are limited. Book early to secure your space.
Scholarships
Graduate students (at dissertation stage, ABD) and young PhDs (within three years of graduation) can apply for conference scholarships to cover housing, a food allowance, and half the cost of airfare. Applications should include the information necessary for registration as presenter, the approximate price of the air ticket, and a resume. E-mail the application to daoconf@yahoo.com Early proposals and those with a solid grounding in Daoist research have a better chance of being funded.