International Conference on Daoism in Mt. Tiantai and Zhejiang, May 2005
Since ancient times, Zhejiang has established its important status in the history of Daoism. Daoist scholars from Zhejiang contributed tremendously to the construction of Daoist philosophy and development of Daoist organization. On the other hand, many well-known figures in Daoist history spent their lives at different sites in Zhejiang in different periods. Among them were Wei Boyang κ²®Ñô, Ge Hong¸ðºé, Lu Xiujing½ÐÞ¾², Tao HongjingÌպ뾰, Sima Chengzheng ˾Âí³Ðìõand Zhang Boduan ÕŲ®¶Ë, writers of many important books in Daoist history. Their activities left behind many well-known historic sites in Zhejing. Consequently, Zhejing was tightly linked to Daoist history and Daoist development in one way or another.
In order to deepen the academic studies on regional Daoism in Zhejiang in the context of China's Daoist history, Zhejiang University and relevant administrative departments as well as academic counterparts will jointly host an international conference in May, 2005.
Name: International Conference on Daoism in Mt. Tiantai and Zhejiang
Hosts: Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Association of Social Science, People's
Government of Tiantai County, Zhejiang Daoist Association, Institute of
Religious Studies of Sichuan University.
Dates: May, 2005 (further announcement will be made)
Place of conference: Mt. Tiantai, Zhejiang
Language: Chinese or English
Theme: Regional Daoism in Zhejiang in the context of Chinese Daoism
Topics recommended:
1. Studies on personal life, academic achievements of Daoist figures from
Zhejiang
2. Daoist activities in Zhejiang
3. Daoist sects and traditions in Zhejiang
4. Exchange and Comparative Studies between Zhejiang's Daoism and other
parts of China
5. Status and Contribution of Zhejiang Daoism
6. Daoist sects in Zhejiang and Popular Religions
7. Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism in Zhejiang
8. Survey and investigation over today's Daoist activities in Zhejiang
9. Multi-studies on Daoism in Zhejiang in the context of Daoist Science,
Art, Literature, Music, etc.
10. Mt. Tiantai and Daoism
11. Daoism and Tourism in Mt. Tiantai and Zhejiang Province
12. Cultural and Ecological resource and conservation in Mt. Tiantai and
Zhejiang
13. Zhejiang Daoism in previous century and prospect
14. Philosophical Daoism and Modern Society
15. Other Topics relevant to Daoism and Daoist Studies
Important information:
1. Deadline for mail registration: December 31, 2004
2. 500-word long abstract submitted by e-mail before December 31, 2004
3. Paper submitted by e-mail as well as postal service before January 20,
2005.
Conference E-Mail Address: zjsslxhc@vip.163.com or Sthan@lib.zju.edu.cn
Cost: Participants of the conference are required to take care of the transportation costs. In the conference period, host of the conference will provides free food and accommodation for the participants.
Phone Number: 86-571-8705-3205 ; 86-571-8820-6071
Fax: 86-571-8705-7496 ; 86-571-8827-3350
Further information about the conference will be updated athttp://www.zjskw.gov.cn and http://phil.zju.edu.cn
Invitation Letters will be sent over before January 20, 2005.