The International Conference on Buddhism and Jainism in Early Historic Asia
On: 16th -17th February 2017
At: University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
The Centre for Asian Studies of the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka is pleased to invite academics to
present their research papers on “Buddhism and Jainism in Early Historic Asia” at the International
Conference being organized in collaboration with the All India Digambar Jain Heritage Preservation
Organization, New Delhi, which will be held at the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka on 16th and 17th
February 2017.
The Abstracts of Research Papers will be accepted till 10th January 2017 and the acceptance will be
notified case by case within two weeks of the receipt of an abstract. If the candidates wish to consider
their paper to be published in the Conference Proceedings must send it before 25th January 2017.
Abstracts of papers:
Abstracts not more than 300 words should be sent before 10th January 2017; in both Word and PDF
formats to the conference secretariat. It should be in Times New Roman 12 Point and includes the title of
the paper, name of author/authors, Institutional affiliation or personal address, email address, and five
Keywords. The names of scholar/s who intend to attend the conference should be clearly mentioned. A
short bio note of the author/s should be attached with the Abstract.
Full papers:
Those who are interested regarding their full paper to be published in the Conference Proceedings must
send it before 25th January 2017. Harvard system should be used for references and plans and
illustrations should be minimized. The paper less than 10 pages in length are preferred. Please consult the
editors for more details via conference secretariat (contact stated below).
Conference Themes:
Philosophy, History, Culture, Art, Society, Literature of Buddhism and Jainism in Early Historic period
will be considered. Also Aspects of Buddhism and Jainism as comparative studies of both religions and
with other contemporary religions may be presented. All presentations should be original research work
which may include new findings, new interpretations, and lesser well known facts or compilation of facts
hidden in different sources in various languages. The following themes are set for the presentation, but are
not limited.
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Trade and Commerce under Buddhism and Jainism
Monastic life, discipline and methods of medication
Buddhism , Jainism, Brahmanism and other religious thoughts
Art , Architecture and material remains
Rise and fall of both religions in Indian sub-Continent
Relationship between monks and layman in both religions
Buddhism and Jainism in South east Asia
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8. Buddhism and Jainism in Sri Lanka
9. From Early History to Contemporary World : Buddhism and Jainism for Peace and Harmony
10. Common Heritage and methods of preservation of Heritage
Registration:
All participants should be registered prior to the conference. Passport number and some other relevant
details will be required for registration. The conference secretariat will send a prescribed form for all
accepted paper presenters in due course. Registration fee can be paid after your arrival in US$ (Dollar) or
equivalent of Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR). The Fee structure is as follows:
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Sri Lankans: LKR 2000
South Asians: 100 US Dollars
Other Foreign Participants: 150 US Dollars
Full Time Students: Only half of the above rates will be
applicable according to the category they belong.
Registration Fee includes: Conference kit, Abstract Volume, lunch and beverages during the two days of
conference.
Travel and Accommodation:
The university is not in a position for helping the candidates with travel and accommodation expenses.
However, the conference secretariat may help to find places which will suit one‟s budget .The Bookings
and Payments for accommodation to be done by the candidate. In this regard The Volata Travels, our
strategic partner for internal travel and accommodation may be contacted. Please see the link:
http://www.volatatravels.com/
Post Conference Tour:
The Post Conference tour to Anuradhapura on 18th & 19th February is only for „Foreign Participants‟ who
need to confirm the participation in advance. We leave Colombo on 18 th February early morning and stay
the night at Anuradhapura .Return to Colombo will be in late evening of 19 th February. On return the
candidates will be dropped at their respective places of stay or to the airport. A subsidize rate of 50 US
Dollars each candidate will be charged to cover the food, transport, accommodation and entry tickets
Conference secretariat:
All correspondence should be sent to the conference secretariat via [email protected]
You may refer to the University web www.kln.ac.lk for updates.
Prof. AnuraManatunga
Director/ Centre for Asian Studies,
University of Kelaniya,
Sri Lanka.
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