Daoism Conference in LA in June 2010

Daoism Today: Science, Health, Ecology
6th International Conference on Daoist Studies
Loyola Marymount University, June 2-6, 2010

The sixth in a series of major conferences on Daoist studies and modern application, this continues a tradition that began in Boston (2003) and continued through Mt. Qingcheng (2004), Lake Frauensee in Bavaria (2006), Hong Kong (2007), and Mt. Wudang (2009).

This year’s location is the spectacular campus of LMU in Los Angeles, with its scenic overlook of the Pacific Ocean and convenient access to the airport and California sightseeing.

The theme is the application of Daoist theory and practice in the world today. Preferred topics include: Daoism in relation to science, medicine, cultivation, spirituality, history, culture, arts, music, ecology, ethics, and more.

Sponsors: Loyola Marymount University, MORE TO COME

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

Workshops: 2 hours, with emphasis on practice and experience

Schedule: After participants arrive on Wednesday, June 2, the conference begins on Thursday, June 3, at 9 a.m., with a plenary session. Panels will open at 10:30 a.m. and continue, with a break on Friday afternoon after 3 pm, through Sunday morning. A concluding forum will take place on Sunday, at 12 noon.

Keynotes: Livia Kohn, “A Win-Win World: Where Science, Politics, and Daoism Meet”
Hu Fuchen, “Avoiding Grain: Ancient Theory and Contemporary Practice”

Fee: US $120 (participation, program, abstracts, two dinners, entertainment)
After March 1, 2010: $160. Payable at registration.
Refunds: 80% until Feb. 1, 2010; 50% until May 1, 2010. No refunds after 5/1.

Registration: email daoconf@gmail.com, providing the following information:
Name
Institution
Email address
Phone/fax
Paper title (if presenting)
On-campus room & board (db, sg)

Accommodation:

On Campus: Room & board (4-day package, incl. breakfast and lunch)
US $240.00 (double occupancy)
— deposit $60 at registration, remainder due March 1, 2010
US $400.00 (single occupancy)
— deposit $100 at registration, remainder due March 1, 2010

Off-Campus: Custom Hotel, 8639 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, http://www.customhotel.com
Tel: 310-645-0400; Fax: 310-645-0700
Note: Handle on your own

Payments:
BY CHECK: make payable to ADC (American Daoist Conference), mail to:
Robin Wang, Department of Philosophy, Loyola Marymount University
One LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045-4359
BY CREDIT CARD: go to http://www.daoiststudies.org, follow link to “Conferences,” then click “ADD TO CART” button for PayPal
Note: processing fee applies (e.g., $ 5 for $ 120)

Deadlines: March 1, 2010: abstracts for papers (no late submissions!)
April 15, 2010: registration for attendance only (no paper)
May 1, 2010: schedule and abstracts will be emailed and posted

Scholarships: fee waiver plus free room and board (double occupancy)
8 scholarships for graduate student or new Ph.D.s (3 years before or after grad.)
20 scholarships for Chinese scholars and/or Daoist recluses

To apply, write to daoconf@gmail.com providing information on:
name, address, status (Ph.D. date, supervisor), research project, paper abstract