Guest guest Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR VEDIC STUDIES (WAVES) Sixth International Conference July 8-10, 2006 University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA. Registration Form Name: ………………………………………………………... Address: ……………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………… Phone: ………………………………………………….. (H) Email: …………………………………………………….. Registration fee: Single: $175 discounted to $150 if registered before June 20, 2006 (This fee includes one year membership.) Two in family: $300 discounted to $250 if registered before June 20, 2006. (This fee includes one year membership) Student: $50 One Day: $100.00 (which includes day’s breakfast, Souvenir, dinner). Note: Full registration charges will include: Conference material, 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches (on July 8-10), 2 dinner (July 8, 9), snacks, Banquet and Cultural Program. For persons not registering for the conference: Cultural Program on July 7, 2006: $25 Banquet on July 8, 2006: $50 Accommodation: For Very Economical accommodation in University dorms (approx) $25 per day. Contact Subhash C. Gupta. For accommodation in University Hilton Hotel at reduced prices, contact: (713) 741-2447 and quote WAVES during booking. Amount Enclosed: Send all payments in the name of “World Association for Vedic Studies” to Mr. Dhirendra A. Shah, 780 Ullswater Cove, Alpharetta, GA 30022, USA. Phone: (770) 664-8779; Email: siaram (AT) aol (DOT) com by June30, 2006. Registrations after July 1, 2006 must be made in person. WAVES 2006 SPONSORS Waves 2006 is supported by local, national and international organizations which include the University of Houston, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, West Virginia University, Arya Samaj of Houston, B.A.P.S., Barsana Dham (Austin), Chimaya Mission of Houston, Esha Vasyam, Global Dharma Foundation, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, Hindus of Greater Houston, HSC, HWS, ISKCON, JVB Preksha Meditation Centre, Meenakshi Temple, Param Shakti Peeth, Radha Krishna Temple, Sanatan Hindu Center, V.H.P. of America and Ved Vignan Mahavidyapeeth (Art of Living Foundation). LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Subhash & Saraoj Gupta Mr. Ramesh Bhutada Mr. Jugal Malani Mr. Girish Naik Mr. Gitesh Desai Mrs. Kusum Vyas Mr. Arun Prakash Mr. Praveen Vyas Jyoti Gangopadhyah Pramod & Usha Pathak Mr. Padmakant Khambhati CONFERENCE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Dr. Surendra N. Dwivedi (Chairman, WAVES 2006) Dr. Surendra N. Pandey Dr. Kalyanaraman Mr. Dhirendra A. Shah Dr. Shashi Tiwari Mr. Subhash Razdan Dr. Anand Yadav Dr. Bal Ram Singh Dr. S.N. Shukla Dr. Satish Misra Mr. Rajiv Malhotra Dr. Madan Goel Mr. Amitab Sharma Dr. BVK Sastry Dr. Bhudev Sharma Dr. Donald W. Lyons and many others CONTACT ADDRESS Mr. Subhash C. Gupta 40 Harbor View Drive Sugar Land, Texas 77479 Phone: (281) 565-6687/ (832) 567-5251 E-mail: scholarlyp (AT) aol (DOT) com WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR VEDIC STUDIES (WAVES), INC Sixth International Conference July 8-10, 2006 University Center, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA. In an era when the world is witnessing a seemingly endless stream of violence, conflict, and hatred, it is not only timely, but also extremely important to explore peaceful methods for achieving piece. Even since the dawn of civilization, the Vedic Dharma from one of the oldest cultures in the world has advocated non-violence, harmony and peace. This message is more relevant now than it has been ever before. Many scholars around the world have dedicated their lives to investigating history to find peaceful solutions for present-day society, and many of these discoveries remain unknown to the global society. Why Attend the Conference? • To partake in the intellectual exchange on the application of Vedic and Indian ideas in the pursuit of global harmony and peace. • To give the opportunity for your family and children to learn of the Vedic traditions and Indian culture, and their relevance in modern society as well as their lives. • To meet and converse with scholars and professionals from the field. Please join us for the Sixth Biennial International WAVES Conference as we focus on “Vedic Ideas for Global Harmony and Peace”. Bring your family and friends to discover the greatness of the Vedic traditions WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR VEDIC STUDIES (WAVES), INC Sixth International Conference July 8-10, 2006 University Center, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA. In an era when the world is witnessing a seemingly endless stream of violence, conflict, and hatred, it is not only timely, but also extremely important to explore peaceful methods for achieving piece. Even since the dawn of civilization, the Vedic Dharma from one of the oldest cultures in the world has advocated non-violence, harmony and peace. This message is more relevant now than it has been ever before. Many scholars around the world have dedicated their lives to investigating history to find peaceful solutions for present-day society, and many of these discoveries remain unknown to the global society. Why Attend the Conference? • To partake in the intellectual exchange on the application of Vedic and Indian ideas in the pursuit of global harmony and peace. • To give the opportunity for your family and children to learn of the Vedic traditions and Indian culture, and their relevance in modern society as well as their lives. • To meet and converse with scholars and professionals from the field. Please join us for the Sixth Biennial International WAVES Conference as we focus on “Vedic Ideas for Global Harmony and Peace”. Bring your family and friends to discover the greatness of the Vedic traditions WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR VEDIC STUDIES (WAVES), INC Sixth International Conference July 8-10, 2006 University Center, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA. In an era when the world is witnessing a seemingly endless stream of violence, conflict, and hatred, it is not only timely, but also extremely important to explore peaceful methods for achieving piece. Even since the dawn of civilization, the Vedic Dharma from one of the oldest cultures in the world has advocated non-violence, harmony and peace. This message is more relevant now than it has been ever before. Many scholars around the world have dedicated their lives to investigating history to find peaceful solutions for present-day society, and many of these discoveries remain unknown to the global society. Why Attend the Conference? • To partake in the intellectual exchange on the application of Vedic and Indian ideas in the pursuit of global harmony and peace. • To give the opportunity for your family and children to learn of the Vedic traditions and Indian culture, and their relevance in modern society as well as their lives. • To meet and converse with scholars and professionals from the field. Please join us for the Sixth Biennial International WAVES Conference as we focus on “Vedic Ideas for Global Harmony and Peace”. Bring your family and friends to discover the greatness of the Vedic traditions WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR VEDIC STUDIES (WAVES) Sixth International Conference on “Vedic Ideas for Global Harmony and Peace in the Modern Context” July 8-10, 2006 University Center, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA. Main Features include: Public Lectures Panel Discussions Paper Reading Sessions Audio-Video Exhibits Youth Conference Symposia on Several Aspects of Indian Studies Cultural Programmes and Banquet Why Attend the Conference? ♦ To partake in the intellectual exchange on the application of Vedic and Indian ideas in the pursuit of global harmony and peace. ♦ To give the opportunity for your family and children to learn the Vedic traditions and Indian culture, and their relevance in modern society as well as their lives. ♦ To meet and converse with scholars and professionals from the field. Please join us for the Sixth WAVES Conference along with your family and friends. Youth is specially invited to discover the greatness of the Vedic traditions! About The Conference WAVES conducts its international conference every two years to bring together scholars, professionals, and the general community with the aim of fostering greater understanding of Vedic and Indian studies. WAVES is a multidisciplinary non-religious academic society open to all including academics, scholars, intellectuals, and professionals irrespective of color, nationality, ethnicity, religion or any other persuasion. The word ‘Vedic’ is used in a wide sense to include not only Vedas, but all different areas as well as past, present and future of traditions and people based on Vedas. Similar to previous years, this year’s conference has attracted over 160 papers from several countries. There are various lectures intended for the youth in the conference. The youth will benefit greatly by attending this conference. The registration fee for students is just $50. WAVES is also organizing an essay competition for youth on the same topic as that of the conference. The prizes for the competition will be divided in two groups namely the University and the High School. The prize amount is as follows: $1000, $500, $300 for University students, $500, $300, $200 for High School students and 5 consolation prizes of $50 each for the University students and $25 each for the High School students. Every participant will get a participation certificate. For details about the essay competition contact Navita Gupta, ngupta_ (AT) excite (DOT) com or Arun Prakash, aprakash1960 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com Featured Speakers Tentative Outlines of the Program Friday: July 7, 2006 Special Programs: 8.00A.M 12.00P.M Visit to Temples 12.00P.M. 1.00P.M. Lunch 1.00 P.M. 6.00 P.M. Visit to NASA 6.30 P.M. 9.30P.M. Reception followed by Shruthi’s Mantra Contest and Registration Saturday:July 8, 2006 7.00 A.M 8.00 A.M. Breakfast 9.00 A.M 11.00A.M. Inaugural Session 11.00A.M. 11.15A.M Tea Break 11.15A.M. 12.30 P.M Keynote address 12.30P.M. 1.45 P.M. Lunch Break and Luncheon 1.45 P.M. 3.45 P.M. 2- Track Parallel Plenary Sessions(3 Speakers/Track) 3.45 P.M. 4.00 P.M. Tea Break 4.00 P.M. 6.00 P.M. Paper Presentation in Parallel Sessions 6.00 P.M. 7.30 P.M. Dinner& Public Lecture 7.30 P.M. 10.00 P.M. Cultural Programs Sunday: July 9, 2006 7.00 A.M 7.30A.M. Breakfast 7.30 A.M 9.30A.M. 2- Track Parallel Plenary Sessions (3 Speakers/Track) 9.30A.M. 11.30A.M Paper Presentation in Parallel Sessions. 11.30 A.M 11.45 A.M. Tea Break 11.45A.M. 12.30 P.M Keynote address 12.30P.M. 1.30 P.M. Lunch Break and Luncheon 1.30 P.M. 2.30 P.M. 2- Track Parallel Plenary Sessions(3 Speakers/Track) 2.30 P.M. 4.30 P.M. Paper Presentation in Parallel Sessions 4.30 P.M. 5.00 P.M. Tea Break 5.00 P.M. 6.30 P.M. Paper Presentation Sessions 7.00 P.M. 10.00 Banquet and Cultural Programs. Monday: July 10, 2006 7.00 A.M 7.30A.M. Breakfast 7.30 A.M 9.30A.M. 2- Track Parallel Plenary Sessions (3 Speakers/Track) 9.30 A.M. 9.45 A.M. Tea Break 9.45 A.M. 12.00 P.M. Paper Presentation in Parallel Sessions 12.00 P.M. 1.00 P.M. Lunch 1.00P.M. 2.30 P.M. Paper Presentation in Parallel Sessions 2.30 P.M. 3.30 P.M. Valedictory Session and Thanks Giving 3.30 P.M. 5.00 P.M. Waves Organizational Meeting. Conference concludes by 5.30 P.M. Dr. B.B.Lal (former Director General, Archaeological Survey of India), Enlightened Swami Shri Vidyashidananda Giri, Dr. David Frawley (American Institute of Vedic Studies), Prof Janak Dave (Chief Spokesperson, B.A.P.S), Howard Beckman (Director, Vedic Cultural Fellowship), Hal French (Dept. of Religious Studies, Univ. of South Carolina), Dr. K .L. Sheshagiri Rao (Univ. of S.C.), Srinivas Kalyan Ramana, Stephen Knapp, Swami Jyotirmayananda (Ananadashram, Kerala, India), Dr. Somvir Yadav (Professor, Udayana Univ., Bali), Dr. Tom Forsthoefel (Department of Religious Studies, Merchyurst College), Vrndavan Parker, Krishna Murari Mishra (Dean of Arts, Aligarh Muslim University, India), Mr. C. M. Bhandari (Ambassador of India to the UAE, UAE), Vishwa Mohan Tiwari (Air Vice Marshal (Retd.)), Dr. N.S.Rajaram (Prof of Mathematics, Bangalore, India), BVK Sastry (Professor, Hindu Univ. of America), Prof. Horacio Juarez (Professor, University of Mexico), Mr.Oleg Perzashkevich (Asst. Prof. Of Ancient & Medieval Department, Belarusian State Univ.), Rajiv Malhotra (Founder & President of Infinity Foundation), Dr. Guy Beck (Univ. Of North Carolina-Wilmington), Klaus Witz (Univ. of Illinois), Prof. Bharat Aggarwal, Dr. Prachi Garodia, M.D, Dr. Sudha Rajan, M.D., Mr. Gaurang Nanavati Symposia & Their Organizers Vedic Godheads- Dr. Sunnet Verma Vedic Symbols, Reality and Paradox- Dr. Subhash Kak Vedic Educational Methodologies and Multi Intelligence -Shruti 1. Practical Steps to World Peace 2. Cross– cultural spread of the Vedic message- Dr. Satya P Agarwal Advances in Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants- Dr. Anand Yadav Hinduism and Other Spiritual Traditions- Dr. Madan Goel 1. Indian Social Traditions are not Hindu Religion 2. Distortion of Hindu Religion as taught in the Western World.-Dr. Deen Chandora Vedanta and Scientific Outlook- Dr. Jagdish Srivastava Ayurveda in Public Care System in Western Countries--Prof. Bharat Aggarwal Hinduism and the Clash of Civilizations- Dr. .Madan Goel Inter faith Panel Discussion- Dr. Jill Carroll Yoga & Meditation- Dr. Sudha Rajan, M.D. Tentative Outlines of the Program Friday: July 7, 2006 Special Programs: 8.00A.M 12.00P.M Visit to Temples 12.00P.M. 1.00P.M Lunch 1.00 P.M. 6.00 P.M. Visit to NASA 6.30 P.M. 9.30P.M. Reception Saturday:July 8, 2006 7.00 A.M 9.00 A.M. Breakfast and Registration 9.00 A.M 11.00A.M. Inaugural Session 11.00A.M. 11.15A.M Tea Break 11.15A.M. 12.30 P.M Keynote address 12.30P.M. 1.45 P.M. Lunch Break and Luncheon 1.45 P.M. 3.45 P.M. 2- Track Parallel Plenary Sessions (3 Speakers/Track) 3.45 P.M. 4.00 P.M. Tea Break 4.00 P.M. 6.00 P.M. Paper Presentation in Parallel Sessions 6.00 P.M. 7.30 P.M. Dinner& Public Lecture 7.30 P.M. 10.00 P.M. Cultural Programs Sunday: July 9, 2006 7.00 A.M 7.30A.M. Breakfast 7.30 A.M 9.30A.M. 2- Track Parallel Plenary Sessions (3 Speakers/Track) 9.30A.M. 11.30A.M Paper Presentation in Parallel Sessions. 11.30 A.M 11.45 A.M. Tea Break 11.45A.M. 12.30 P.M Keynote address 12.30P.M. 1.30 P.M. Lunch Break and Luncheon 1.30 P.M. 2.30 P.M. 2- Track Parallel Plenary Sessions (3 Speakers/Track) 2.30 P.M. 4.30 P.M. Paper Presentation in Parallel Sessions 4.30 P.M. 5.00 P.M. Tea Break 5.00 P.M. 6.30 P.M. Paper Presentation Sessions 7.00 P.M. 10.00 P.M. Banquet Monday: July 10, 2006 7.00 A.M 7.30A.M. Breakfast 7.30 A.M 9.30A.M. 2- Track Parallel Plenary Sessions (3 Speakers/Track) 9.30 A.M. 9.45 A.M. Tea Break 9.45 A.M. 12.00 P.M. Paper Presentation in Parallel Sessions 12.00 P.M. 1.00 P.M. Lunch 1.00P.M. 2.30 P.M. Paper Presentation in Parallel Sessions 2.30 P.M. 3.30 P.M. Valedictory Session and Thanks 3.30 P.M. 5.00 P.M. WAVES Organizational Meeting. Conference concludes by 5.30 P.M. 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