The Buddhist Society of Lebanon
The Home of Progressive Buddhism
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Published pieces will reflect the issues, concerns, and challenges of Progressive Buddhism at the beginning of the twenty-first century. New! The Journal of Progressive Buddhism is Seeking Members for its Editorial Board The newly-created, fully-online, Journal of Progressive Buddhism, is currently seeking members for its editorial board. The peer-reviewed journal will serve as the main scholarly output of the online-based “Buddhist Society of Lebanon,” (http://www.bsoleb.org) the first Buddhist society in that country. "Progressive Buddhism," as seen by the Society, is a method which takes the best of the Buddhist body of teachings and keeps what is most appropriate for a rational and fulfilling way of life. A “Statement of Principles” is available on the society’s webpage (http://www.bsoleb.org/statement.htm). The journal and the society are unique in Lebanon and the scholarly journal, as far as I know, is unique in the Middle East as well. All papers submitted to the journal will undergo a rigorous review by at least two readers following the double-blind process. Reports will be expected in all three cases of clear acceptance, conditional acceptance, and rejection. As soon as the editorial board is ready, a call for papers will be issued inviting submissions dealing with the challenges offered by contemporary Buddhist practices, mainly, but not exclusively, in non-Buddhist countries, and the need—if indeed such a need is found—to critically re-assess Buddhist scriptures, teachings, and practices at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Editorial board membership requirements are:
If you are interested in joining the journal’s board, please send a curriculum vitae along with your area(s) of expertise. Paul Jahshan, Ph.D. Associate Professor of American Studies Notre Dame University Zouk, Lebanon info@bsoleb.org © 2006-2008 The Buddhist Society of Lebanon |