Buddhism and Food Ethics Conference

Buddhism and Food Ethics Conference

 

Buddhism and Food Ethics

 

The University of Oxford and Yin-Cheng Buddhist Studies Network are pleased to announce a one-day conference on Buddhism and Food Ethics to be held on Saturday April 20, 2024 at the University of Oxford China Centre.

Location: The University of Oxford China Centre, Dickson Poon Building, Canterbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6LU
Date and Time: April 20, 2024 (9:00 am–5:00 pm  London)
Subject Fields: Anthropology, Asian History / Studies, Religious Studies and Theology

 

Abstract: Food Ethics lie at the heart of many aspects of Buddhist practice. Traditionally consideration and debate concerning food ethics were played out in relation to the nature of Buddhist renunciation and identity, almsgiving (dāna) and merit making, serving of seniors, ancestors, deities and Buddhas, and so forth. In recent decades, food ethics has been transformed by concerns about climate change, the plastic catastrophe, waste management, modern-day slavery, endangered species, animal welfare, agri-business, the health impact of food and food security.

Papers are welcome on any aspect of Buddhism and Food Ethics, historical or modern. Please submit your 300-word proposal to Pyi.Kyaw@ames.ox.ac.uk by 6 pm (London) on March 1, 2024.

All associated costs, including accommodation and meals during the conference, will be covered by the conference organizers. Depending on the funds available, travel expenses may also be partially or fully covered. The anticipated time slot for each paper is 20 minutes. Selected conference papers will be published in the Yin-Cheng Journal of Contemporary Buddhism.

The conference is kindly funded by the Yin-Cheng Network for Buddhist Studies.

 

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