Centre for the Study of Humanistic Buddhism, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Objective
Any topics on Buddhism in association with Modern China, with new discoveries and perspectives by young scholars are welcomed, from discussion and debate, exploration of theoretical viewpoints, methodology investigation, to collection and organization of literature.

Entrance Requirements
1. Scholars who are currently working and specializing on Buddhism in association with Modern Chinese society with proved academic merit. Scholars are required to present related thesis and / or research paper.
2. Holders of Master and Doctorate Degree, or Post-Doctrinal fellows, who are currently working and specializing on Buddhism in association with Modern Chinese society, with reference from a tutor or scholar. They are required to present related thesis and / or research paper.

Co-organizer
1. Centre for the Study of Humanistic Buddhism, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
2. Institute for the Study of Buddhism and Religious Theory, Renmin University of China
3. Graduate Institute of Religious Studies, Taiwan Chengchi University, Taiwan

Organizer
1. Prof. Chen Chien-huang, Centre for the Study of Humanistic Buddhism, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
2. Prof. He Jian-ming, Institute for the Study of Buddhism and Religious Theory, Renmin University of China
3. Prof. Li Yu-chen, Graduate Institute of Religious Studies, Taiwan Chengchi University, Taiwan

Host
Centre for the Study of Humanistic Buddhism, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Conference Details
1. Acknowledgement of Receipt
．submit before 30 October 2018
．an abstract in 300-500 words

2. Paper
．submit before 10 December 2018
．10,000 – 20,000 words

3. Participant
．40 years old, or under
．Student of Master or Doctorate Degree, Post-Doctrinal Fellows, Lecturer, Assistant Professor are all welcomed

4. Number of Participant
．Young scholar: 10-12 persons
．Guest tutor by invitation: 5 person

5. Date
9 – 13 January 2019 (9 January: registration, 10 – 12 January: conference, 13 January: closure)

6. Venue
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

7. Reception and Accommodation
．Air-ticket, accommodation and meals will be provided for scholars, at the complete discretion of the host