http://shs-encounters-cambodia.ird.fr/content/view/full/46491/(year)/2014/(month)/05/(view_mode)/rss fr http://shs-encounters-cambodia.ird.fr/content/view/full/81213 Thu, 01 May 2014 00:00:00 +0200 PublicationLettre du Réseau Asie et Pacifique n°57 - Avril 2014 http://www.reseau-asie.com/phtml/la-lettre-du-reseau-asie/lettre_reseau_asie.html   Job OpportunityTeaching at American University of IraqThe American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS), a rapidly growing institution, invites applications for multiple positions at the rank of lecturer or assistant professor in the Department of English, to begin Fall 2014.Contact Address:  cyrille.cartier@auis.edu.iq http://www.auis.edu.iq/job_list http://www.auis.edu.iq/node/1209 LectureCKS Lecture 2nd June SIEM REAP: Socially Engaged Buddhism in CambodiaThe Center for Khmer Studies welcomes Napakadol Kittisenee, an Independent Researcher, to the CKS Headquarters in Siem Reap to discuss the concept and contemporary influence of Engaged Buddhism. His talk is entilted: Socially Engaged Buddhism in Cambodia Date: Wednesday, 2nd JuneTime: 4-5 pm Venue: CKS Conference Hall, Wat Damnak, Siem Reap Please Register by 1st June Email:  sreypich@khmerstudies.org  or Call 063 964 385  Abstract : This talk will discuss the concept and contemporary influence of Engaged Buddhism, which emerged and spread during the modern period amidst war and violence in mainland Southeast Asia. The presentation will explore the practices and efforts of those adhering to this mode of Buddhism by offering some cases from Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and particularly Cambodia. The talk will consider the history of Khmer monastic movements in the light of Socially Engaged Buddhism as well as the challenges this Buddhist movement poses to established doctrines and orders.    Napakadol Kittisenee  is a Thai anthropologist who has been engaged in studying Cambodia for almost a decade. His training in Buddhist Studies from Silpakorn University provides him with a background in literary sources in Thai, Pali and Sanskrit. His MA research focused on the topic of Dhammayietra (peace march), the living legacy of Venerable Maha Ghosananda who contributed considerably to the development and articulation of Socially Engaged Buddhism in Cambodia and beyond. He subsequently continued his work in Cambodia with Spirit in Education Movement (SEM) after graduating from Thammasat University in Bangkok. Currently, Mr. Kittisenee is an independent researcher working on the revival of meditative practices in Cambodia.