Daoism Today: Women’s Role and Practices

7th International Conference on Daoist Studies 

Nanyue (Changsha), June 24-28, 2011 

The seventh in a series of major conferences on Daoist studies and modern application, this follows a tradition that began in Boston (2003) and continued through Mt. Qingcheng (2004), Fraueninsel in Bavaria (2006), Hong Kong (2007), Mt. Wudang (2009), and Los Angeles (2010).

This year’s location is the spectacular southern marchmount, Mt. Heng near Changsha in Hunan, with its great peaks and temples and, most importantly, the site of the Kundao Training School for Daoist nuns.

The theme is women: concepts of the feminine, visions of yin and yang, position of women in Daoist history, practices associated with women traditionally, the social and religious roles of women today, as well as traditional women’s internal alchemy and modern forms of qigong and other Daoist-inspired health practices. 

Sponsors: Religious Research Center of Central South University,
Hunan Taoist Association, Hong Kong Taoist Association 

Presentations: individual papers (20-25 mins) or complete panels, with three papers plus chair, discussant (2 hour session).

Forums: 3 or 4 individual papers or text readings that are not presented but posted on the web a month ahead of time for participants to study; session focuses on discussion

Workshops: 2 hours, with emphasis on practice and experience

Languages: English, Chinese

Keynote: Catherine Despeux, “Daoist Women in Chinese Culture”

Fee: US $300, early registration, all inclusive:
participation and program
visit to Nanyue temples (Kundao academy)
room (double occupancy) and full board (three meals daily)
transfer from Changsha airport (CSX) to Nanyue train station and hotel

Deposit: US$ 100.00, payable at registration.

Refundable at 50% until March 1, 2011 

Registration: Fill in our registration form at https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFlicFY3cDUtcEpONDh4OWF...

or request the form to be emailed to you by contacting us at daoconf@gmail.com 

Note: You will not be put into the program until registration is complete and fee paid