*Dynamic Encounters between Buddhism and the West* *University of Cambridge Postgraduate Online Conference 21-22 June 2021* This conference seeks to explore historical and contemporary dialogues between Buddhism and the West, while also contemplating ways of opening up new conversations. With an appreciation of the value of interdisciplinarity, we aim to bring together scholars from diverse fields to both share and enhance their unique perspectives. In today’s era of globalisation, dialogue between different cultures ...Continue Reading

*Dynamic Encounters between Buddhism and the West* *University of Cambridge Postgraduate Online Conference 21-22 June 2021* This conference seeks to explore historical and contemporary dialogues between Buddhism and the West, while also contemplating ways of opening up new conversations. With an appreciation of the value of interdisciplinarity, we aim to bring together scholars from diverse fields to both share and enhance their unique perspectives. In today’s era of globalisation, dialogue between different cultures ...Continue Reading

Dear SACP Members, We join with many others in expressing our grief and anger at the recent murders of eight people, including six Asian/Asian American women, in Atlanta. We express our support and concern for our Asian/Asian American colleagues, and encourage everyone to take a stand against the increasing incidents of violence against Asians and Asian Americans that has occurred in recent years in the US. On behalf of the SACP, we have joined with other organizations in supporting a fuller statement of concerns issu ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues and Friends, As you know, the events of the past year have been difficult on many of us. With this in mind, as well as the delay of the Annual SACP Conference, the Board has decided to not solicit annual dues from membership. Status as an SACP Member will remain unchanged regardless of payment. Members who still wish to contribute may find payment options via PayPal available on our website at sacpweb.org. Those wishing to mail a check may email us for instructions at sacpweb@PROTECTED. On behalf of t ...Continue Reading

Dear Members of the SACP,  We hope this email finds you all well. Amid the complex travel circumstances this year we have decided to postpone our next meeting until Autumn 2022. Although we would love to continue as planned, we feel it would be best to action this decision sooner rather than later. We also did not feel that a large-scale online event would be particularly desirable in place of our usual face to face meeting.   We look forward to seeing many of you in San Francisco in Autumn 2022!  ...Continue Reading

Dear SACP Colleagues, Please consider the following message from Professor Erin McCarthy: A group of researchers in contemplative science and humanities are planning a think tank to discuss building a new association tentatively called "The Society for Contemplative Research." This would bring together humanists, contemplative scholars and scientists from many disciplines who are working on the experience and nature of contemplative practices and their applications across a wide range of human end ...Continue Reading

Greetings, I hope that you are doing well in these challenging times. From the initial formation meeting of the SACP at the APA in Philadelphia, which I attended while still a Ph.D. student, and for the next 45 years, the SACP was a central part of my life. I regret that in the past 10 years, I have stepped back and not been active in the SACP, but my life has been and remains so full, and one can't do everything. I've been delighted to see how a new generation in the Society has emerged and done such impressive dedic ...Continue Reading

Greetings all, SACP Members may be interested in the following job posting at the University of Hong Kong: https://jobs.hku.hk/en/job/502112/tenuretrack-professorassociate-professorassistant-professor-in-chinese-philosophy  Sincerely, The SACP Board ...Continue Reading

SACP: Papers and Panels APA Pacific Division, 2021 Portland, OR (Hilton Portland), March 31-April 4, 2021 The Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy invites submissions to be considered for inclusion in panels at the upcoming APA Pacific Division Meeting. Submissions focusing on any area of Asian and/or Comparative philosophy will be considered. Both individual papers and completed panel proposals are encouraged. REQUIRED (for each paper proposal): 1. Title of Paper 2. Name of Presenter 3. Presenter’s Affiliat ...Continue Reading

Dear SACP members, I hope that you and yours are doing well and staying safe and healthy.  Please see the following Call for Papers for the SACP at the Eastern APA 2021.   Call for Papers and Abstracts:  SACP at Eastern APA (New York, January 4 – 7, 2021) Submission deadline:  June 15, 2020 We welcome scholars to submit proposals for either complete panels or individual papers.   _Guidelines for paper/abstract submission:_ For individual paper ...Continue Reading