Call for Papers – Pure Land Buddhism and the Great Earth

The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhism and Contemporary Society at the University of British Columbia and the International Association of Shin Buddhist Studies invite paper proposals that explore Pure Land Buddhism in relation to the “Great Earth” broadly understood. Papers may center on any geographical region, historical period, or methodological approach. Deadline for submissions is May 15.

Call for Papers – 6th International Conference on Teaching Persian Language & Literature

The 6th International Conference on Teaching Persian Language will explore how language education can remain meaningful and effective in the age of artificial intelligence, with a focus on innovative, human-centered, and community-based approaches. Participants are invited to share research, classroom-based experiences, curricular models, and assessment practices that address learners’ intellectual, cultural, and social needs. Abstracts are due by June 1.

Call for Submissions: University of Toronto East Asian Studies Union Undergraduate Journal

The East Asian Studies Student Union at the University of Toronto is launching OnEast, an undergraduate humanities academic journal dedicated to East Asian studies. Undergraduate students with an interest in East Asian Studies (focusing on China, Korea, Japan, and adjacent countries) are invited to submit and publish their research, including but not limited to essays, translations, poetry, and photographs. Deadline for submissions is June 25.