Call for Paper
The World Buddhist University would like to invite you to present an academic paper in the International Conference on “Buddhist Economics and World Crises” at the date, time, and location stated below. Please send your topic and abstract, and your completed paper to Khun Srinrat (Toon) at wbucentre@gmail.com, phone +66 2 258 0369—73 by the following deadlines:
31 March 2016 submission of topic and abstract (no more than 250 words),
and your brief biography (no more than 100 words)
30 April 2016 submission of completed paper
Program
International Conference on
“Buddhist Economics and World Crises”
Hosted by World Buddhist University
At Whale Hotel, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
29 May 2016
Rationale
Capitalism, with its logic of minimizing cost and maximizing profit for the accumulation of private property, has caused economic, social, cultural and ecological crises not only in the Third World, but also in the First World. There is an attempt among Buddhists both in the East and the West to establish a Buddhist economic model in response to the exploitative and destructive nature of capitalist economic structures.
While modern economics confines its regard to events within its specialized sphere, Buddhist economics would investigate how a given economic activity affects the three interconnected spheres of human existence: the individual, society, and nature or the environment. In modern economics, well-being is usually measured in terms of per capita income and consumption, such as the amount of money expended on medical care and education. A growing number of people are dissatisfied with material growth models and have been searching for alternative measures of well-being with less materialistic and more qualitative goals. Buddhist economics arises out of this demand for new economic objectives.
Recognizing the importance of Buddhist Economics’ contribution to today’s world crises, The World Buddhist University holds an International Conference on the topic of “Buddhist Economics and World Crises.” We hope to create a network and cooperation among Economists, Buddhist Economists, and Buddhist scholars who share the idea that an alternative way of doing economics is needed if the world is going to be sustained.
Objective
1. To recognize the contribution of Buddhist Economics to today’s world crises.
2. To create an academic atmosphere for Economists and Buddhist scholars to discuss and exchange their ideas.
3. To create a network and cooperation among Economists, Buddhist Economists, and Buddhist scholars in this field.
Target Group
100 participants—including Economists, Buddhist Economists, Buddhist scholars and staff from WBU and other academic institutions in Thailand and from around the world.
Language
English
Venue and Date
Whale Hotel, 151/79 Rajvithee Road, Mueang, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand.
Tel. 034-251-020 (Close to Phra Pathom Jedi—the biggest pagoda in Thailand)
Sunday 29 May 2016, 8.00 am – 5.00 pm.
Registration
Please register in advance for your participation in the conference by filling the attached form and send it to our office as early as possible. There is no registration fee. Those who present academic paper will be provided with room and board during the conference. Foreign participants will be met and picked up at the airport upon request.
Contact Us
The World Buddhist University,
616 Benjasiri Park, Sukhumvit 24, Bangkok 10110, Thailand.
Tel. (66) 02-258-0369—73. Fax (66) 02-258-0372
E-mail: wbustaff@gmail.com
Schedule
Saturday 28 May 2016
Morning & afternoon Airport pick up
If you want to be met and picked up at the airport, please contact Mr. Phongset at pongseta@gmail.com, wbucentre@gmail.com, (phone +66 2 258 0369—73, Fax +66 2 258 0372) and indicate your flight number, arrival date and time, and the airport—either Suvarnabhumi International Airport or Don Muang International Airport. Please plan to arrive at the airport before 6.00 pm
17.00 pm Arrival of all the scholars and participants.
Check in at Whale Hotel, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
18.30 Welcome Dinner
Sunday 29 May 2016
8.00 am Arrival of all the participants at the conference hall.
Registration
Master of Ceremony: Dr. Chris Stanford, WBU
8.45 – 9.00 Opening Ceremony
Welcome Address by Prof. Dr. Pataraporn Sirikanchana
Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, WBU
Report by Dr. Tavivat Puntarigvivat
Director, R&D Institute, WBU
Opening Address by Professor Noranit Setabutr
Chairman of WBU Council/ WBU Acting Rector
9.00 - 9.45 Keynote Speech
By Prof. Dr. Aphichai Puntasen
Leading Thai Buddhist Economist
9.45 - 10.00 Coffee Break
10.00 – 10.45 Panel Presentation 1
By Prof. Dr. Stephen Young
Global Executive Director
Caux Round Table
10.45 – 11.30 Panel Presentation 2
By Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Drechsler
Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia
11.30 - 12.30 Lunch
12.30 - 14.45 pm Paper Presentations (Room A, B, C, and D)
14.45 - 15.00 Coffee Break
15.00 - 15.45 Paper Presentations (Room A, B, C, and D)
15.45 - 17.00 Summary and Discussion
Moderated by Dr. Chris Stanford, WBU
Rapporteur: Dr. Suthira Duangsamosorn, WBU
17.00 - 17.15 Closing Ceremony
By Mr. Somlak Hirunburana,
Vice Rector for Administration, WBU
17.30 – 19.00 pm Visit Phra Pathom Jedi (the biggest pagoda in Thailand)
19.00 – 20.00 Dinner
Monday 30 May 2016
7.00 – 8.30 am Breakfast
8.30 – 11.30 am Cultural Trip: Sanamchan Palace
11.30 – 13.00 pm Lunch
13.00 – 15.00 pm Study Trip: Note Printing Works, Bank of Thailand
15.00 – 16.30 Cultural Trip: Buddha-monthon Park
To be welcome by Director, National Office of Buddhism
16.30 – 18.30 Wat Yanavesakavan
To visit P.A. Payutto (Buddhist Economist Monk)
Donwai Market & Temple
18.30 – 19.00 Back to the hotel
19.00 – 20.00 Dinner
Tuesday 31 May 2016
7.00 – 8.30 am Breakfast
8.30 – 11.00 am Free time
11.00 – 12.00 pm Lunch
12.00 pm Check out and Departure
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(Please fill out the form and return it to our office as early as possible)
Name: ………………………………………………….. Position: ……………………………
Gender: [ ] Male, [ ] Female (for accommodation arrangement)
Status: (Professor, graduate, undergraduate, etc.) …………………………………………......
Institution: ……………………………………………………………………………………...
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Your original country: ………………………………….
E-mail: …………………………………………… Tel./Cell phone: ………………………....
Your academic interest: ………………………………………………………………………..
Are you interested in presenting an academic paper?
[ ] Yes, I will follow the paper submitting deadlines.
[ ] No, I just want to participate the conference.
Are you interested in the Cultural & Study Trips (Monday 30 May 2016)?
[ ] Yes, I will participate
[ ] Morning Session
[ ] Afternoon Session
[ ] All day
[ ] No, I will not participate in the trips.
Please fill out the form and return it to:
[ ] E-mail: wbustaff@gmail.com
[ ] Fax: (66) 02-258-0372
[ ] Post: The World Buddhist University, 616 Benjasiri Park, Sukhumvit 24,
Bangkok 10110, Thailand.