The Institute of Thai Studies, Chulalongkorn University and the project of Empowering Network for International Thai Studies (ENITS) would like to express a deep appreciation to the Thailand Research Fund (TRF) and Chulalongkorn University for the generous financial support that makes this conference possible.
The Conference is co-hosted by the Institute of Asian Studies, the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University, the Confucius Institute at Chulalongkorn University, and l’École française d'Extrême-Orient (EFEO). All these academic networks enhance the ideal success of this auspicious conference.
The Chula Global Network kindly bestows support for the exhibition of recent research works on Buddhist narrative by Thai scholars.
We would like also to thank all the distinguished speakers who contribute to the conference. Nagoya University, Japan and Dongguk University, Korea have been most helpful in securing wonderful speakers for the conference.
The Kasikorn Bank and the Government Saving Bank Foundation have been most generous in supporting us for the future publication of the book ‘Buddhist Narrative in Asia and Beyond’ after the completion of the conference.
In the spirit of Buddhist tradition, may the merits of the collective endeavour in exploring Buddhist narrative on this auspicious occasion of the 55th birth anniversary of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn be a foundation stone for the path of enlightenment for all sentient beings.
Suchitra Chongstitvatana
Director, Institute of Thai Studies,
Chulalongkorn University