The Society for Indian Philosophy & Religion will hold an International and Interdisciplinary conference at the State University of New York College at Buffalo (Buffalo State College), October 28-29, 2004. The theme of the conference is "Globalization, Identity, and Syncretism.”

The conference theme may be addressed critically, reflectively, and creatively from interdisciplinary perspectives. The program will include plenary addresses, volunteered papers, invited papers, and panel discussions. Registered participants who are members of professional associations or societies are encouraged to submit proposals for holding meetings at the conference on behalf of their associations or societies. We welcome your participation and suggestions. The deadline for submission of abstracts is June 20, 2004. If you would like to contribute a paper to this event, please send an abstract of about 150 words.