Converging Streams: Engaging for Holistic Development
An Inter-Faith Dialog for Peace and Sustainability
INEB Biennial Conference
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A-Z of Climate Change: causes, impacts and actions from an interfaith perspective Facilitated by Nigel Crawhall |
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“Searching the Self, Serving the Society and Saving the Environment’ A Conversation with Professor Joanna Macy Internationally Renowned Eco Philosopher and Buddhist Scholar |
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Sharing and Discussion on the Revival of Ordained Nuns (bhikkhuni)in the Orthodox Theravada Tradition |
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07.00-08.00 |
Breakfast |
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08.00-09.00 |
Departure for Gothama Thapo Wanaya |
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09.00-11.00 |
Sharing and Discussion on the Revival of Ordained Nuns (bhikkhuni) in the Orthodox Theravada Tradition Facilitated by senior Bhikkhuni Kusuma from Sri Lanka &Bhikkhuni Dhammananda from Thailand |
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11.00-11.30 |
Book launch in Singhalese Version: – My Sri Lankan Lineage by Bhikkhuni Dhammananda – Tibetan Dhammapada |
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11.30-12.30 |
Lunch |
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12.30-13.30 |
Continue Conversation and Discussion |
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13.30-15.00 |
Return to Sri Lanka Foundation Institute |
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Friday – January 22 at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka Public Symposium and Opening Ceremony |
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16:00 – 16:30 |
Registration |
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16:30 – 17:00 |
Sri Lankan traditional dance and music |
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17:00 – 17:10 |
Welcome speech by Harsha Navaratne, Chairperson of INEB and the Sevalanka Foundation |
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17:10 – 17:20 |
Opening speech by H.E. Maithreepala Sirisena, The President of Sri Lanka |
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17:20 – 17:30 |
Guest speeches by Ven. Lama Lobsang, International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) |
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17:30 – 18:00 |
“Sustainable Development” Keynote speech by Joanna Macy, Buddhist Scholar and Environmental Activist |
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18:00 – 19:00 |
Responses to keynote speech by A.T. Ariyaratne, Founder of Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement Sulak Sivaraksa, Co-founder of International Network of Engaged Buddhists Lodi Gyari Rinpoche, Co-chair of INEB Advisory Committee Moderated by Nigel Crawhall, Member of IUCN & INEB |
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19:00 -19:10 |
Closing speech by Ven. Athuraliye Ratana Thera Member of Parliament of Sri Lanka |
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19:10 – 22:00 |
Departure for cultural show and dinner at Sadaham Sevana Center (by Bus) |
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Saturday morning- January 23 at Good Market, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
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09.30-10.15 |
Meet & discuss with Good Market organising team at Sri Lankan Foundation |
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10-15 10.30 |
Depart from Sri Lanka Foundation Institute to the Good Market |
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10.30-11.30 |
Visit the market and talk to vendors and consumers |
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11.30-12.30 |
Lunch |
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Saturday, Sunday and Monday – January 23-25 Study Tour Group A Ecosystems, Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Sinharaja National Park, Pinnawala, and Kurunegala |
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Sunday January 23 |
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12.30-16.30 |
At Good Market, depart for Sinharaja National Park |
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16.30-17.30 |
Arrive at Kudawa camp site and go for a river bath |
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17.30-18.30 |
Walk to neighboring villages |
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19.00-20.00 |
Dinner |
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20.00-21.00 |
Self-introduction of participants |
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Sunday 24 January |
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06.00-08.00 |
Bird watching and walk in the Sinharaja National Park |
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08.00-09.00 |
Breakfast |
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09.00-11.30 |
Introduction and current problems at the Sinharaja rain forest |
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11.30-12.30 |
Lunch |
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12.30-13.30 |
Rest |
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13.30-17.00 |
Visit project site on re-forestation |
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17.00-19.00 |
Rest and river bath |
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19.00-20.00 |
Dinner |
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20.00-21.30 |
Reflection of the day |
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Monday Jan 25 |
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05.00-10.00 |
Depart to Millennium Elephant Foundation, Pinnawala and Breakfast on the way |
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10.00-11.30 |
Visit and discuss on elephant-human conflict |
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11.30-12.30 |
Lunch |
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12.30-13.20 |
Depart to Selyn Foundation, Kurunegala |
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13.20-15.30 |
Discussion on fair-trade handicrafts |
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15.30-20.00 |
Depart for dinner and stay overnight at Islander Center |
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Saturday, Sunday and Monday – January 23-25 Study Tour Group B Pluralistic and Inclusive Societies: Jaffna, Thellippalai, and Nagadeepa Island |
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Saturday January23 |
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12.30-13.00 |
At Good Market, return to Sri Lanka Foundation Institute |
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13.00-15.30 |
Closed-door session with Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Sinhalese Buddhist organization leaders |
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15.30-18.00 |
Closed-door session with Muslim leaders |
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18.00-19.00 |
Reflection on the day |
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19.00-20.00 |
Dinner |
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21.30 |
Bus departs for Jaffna |
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Sunday January 24 |
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07.30 |
Bus arrives at Jaffna |
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08.00-09.00 |
Breakfast |
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09.00-10.30 |
Rest |
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10.30-11.00 |
Depart for Sevalanka office-Jaffna |
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11.00-12.30 |
Dialogue on civil war in Sri Lanka with Anandi Shashidharan |
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12.30-13.30 |
Lunch |
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13.30-14.30 |
Depart for Thellippalai |
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14.30-16.00 |
Discussion with villagers and visit project site on Livelihood Development after the civil war |
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16.00-19.00 |
Return to Jaffna town and rest |
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19.00-20.00 |
Dinner |
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Monday January 25 |
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05.30-08.30 |
Depart by ferry to Nagadeepa Island and have breakfast in the car |
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08.30-11.00 |
Visit and participate in religious activities at the Nagdeepa Rajamaha Vihara and Hindu Kovil with discussion on Multi-Cultural and Religious Diversity and Co-existence with religious leaders |
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11.00-12.00 |
Lunch |
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12.00-14.30 |
Return to Jaffna |
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14.30-18.00 |
Depart for Anuradhapura |
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19.00-20.00 |
Dinner and stay overnight at Islander Center |
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INEB Biennial Conference Tuesday and Wednesday – January 26-27 at Islander Center, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka Converging Streams: Engaging for Holistic Development An Inter-Faith Dialog for Peace and Sustainability MCs are Gauthama Prabu (India) and Thalini Navaratne (Sri Lanka) |
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Tuesday – January 26 |
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06.00-07.00 |
Morning Meditation lead by Ven. Bhikkhuni Dhammananda |
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07.00-08.30 |
Breakfast |
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08.30-09.00 |
Chanting by Sri Lankan Sangha |
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09.00-10.30 |
“Structural Violence Today” Panel Discussion · Joanna Macy, Buddhist Scholar and Environmental Activist · Yayah Khisbiyah, Muhamnadiyah, Indonesia · Nadarajah Manickam*, Centre for the Study of Sustainable Futures and Spirituality, Malaysia · Father Anura Perera, Methodist Church, Sri Lanka Moderated by Shri Sheshadri Chari, India *Structural Violence as a root cause of human crisis in term of Environmental, Ecological, Sociopolitical, and spiritual issues. |
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10.30-10.45 |
Break |
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10.45-11.30 |
Group Reflection and Feedback |
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11.30-13.30 |
Lunch and Rest |
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13.30-16.30 |
World Cafe’ (Dialogue on Structural Violence & Holistic Development) Facilitated by Nattarote Wangwinyoo |
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16.30-17.30 |
Rest |
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17.30-19.00 |
Dinner |
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19.00-21.00 |
Chan-Cha (Tea ceremony combined with meditation with music), Spiritual Chanting, Cultural Performance, and Exchange |
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Wednesday January 27 |
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06.00-07.00 |
Morning Meditation lead by Hozan Alan Senauke |
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07.00-08.30 |
Breakfast |
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08.30-09.00 |
Chanting by Chinese and Taiwanese Sangha |
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09.00-11.30
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“Holistic Development: How toMake it Possible?” Panel Discussion on Holistic Development · Ven. Pomnyun Sunim, Jungto Society, South Korea · Champika Ranawaka, Member of Parliament, Sri Lanka · Rev. Hans Ucko, Prayer and Action for Children, Arigatou International, Sweden · Hans van Willenswaard, School for Wellbeing, Siam Moderated by Sai Sam Kham, Metta Development Foundation, Myanmar |
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11.30-13.30 |
Lunch |
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13.30-16.00 |
Open Space for Creative Ideas and Networking Facilitated by Nattarote Wangwinyoo |
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16.00-17.00 |
Plenary Session and Feedback Consolidate the action plan and follow up after the conference Closing / Group Chanting |
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17.00-17.30 |
Rest |
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17.30-19.00 |
Dinner |
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Departure Chan-Cha (Tea ceremony combined meditation with music) for remaining participants |
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Thursday – January 28 INEB Advisory Committee and Executive Committee Meeting The Islander Center, Anuradhapura |
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Friday and Saturday – January 29 and 30 Eco Temple Community Development Project Planning The Islander Center, Anuradhapura |
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Converging Streams: Engaging for Holistic Development
An Inter-Faith Dialog for Peace and Sustainability
INEB Biennial Conference
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07.00-08.00 |
Breakfast |
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08.00-09.00 |
Departure for Gothama Thapo Wanaya |
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09.00-11.00 |
Sharing and Discussion on the Revival of Ordained Nuns (bhikkhuni) in the Orthodox Theravada Tradition Facilitated by senior Bhikkhuni Kusuma from Sri Lanka &Bhikkhuni Dhammananda from Thailand |
|
|
11.00-11.30 |
Book launch in Singhalese Version: – My Sri Lankan Lineage by Bhikkhuni Dhammananda – Tibetan Dhammapada |
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11.30-12.30 |
Lunch |
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12.30-13.30 |
Continue Conversation and Discussion |
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13.30-15.00 |
Return to Sri Lanka Foundation Institute |
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Friday – January 22 at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka Public Symposium and Opening Ceremony |
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16:00 – 16:30 |
Registration |
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16:30 – 17:00 |
Sri Lankan traditional dance and music |
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17:00 – 17:10 |
Welcome speech by Harsha Navaratne, Chairperson of INEB and the Sevalanka Foundation |
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17:10 – 17:20 |
Opening speech by H.E. Maithreepala Sirisena, The President of Sri Lanka |
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17:20 – 17:30 |
Guest speeches by Ven. Lama Lobsang, International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) |
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17:30 – 18:00 |
“Sustainable Development” Keynote speech by Joanna Macy, Buddhist Scholar and Environmental Activist |
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18:00 – 19:00 |
Responses to keynote speech by A.T. Ariyaratne, Founder of Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement Sulak Sivaraksa, Co-founder of International Network of Engaged Buddhists Lodi Gyari Rinpoche, Co-chair of INEB Advisory Committee Moderated by Nigel Crawhall, Member of IUCN & INEB |
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19:00 -19:10 |
Closing speech by Ven. Athuraliye Ratana Thera Member of Parliament of Sri Lanka |
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19:10 – 22:00 |
Departure for cultural show and dinner at Sadaham Sevana Center (by Bus) |
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Saturday morning- January 23 at Good Market, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
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09.30-10.15 |
Meet & discuss with Good Market organising team at Sri Lankan Foundation |
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10-15 10.30 |
Depart from Sri Lanka Foundation Institute to the Good Market |
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10.30-11.30 |
Visit the market and talk to vendors and consumers |
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11.30-12.30 |
Lunch |
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Saturday, Sunday and Monday – January 23-25 Study Tour Group A Ecosystems, Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Sinharaja National Park, Pinnawala, and Kurunegala |
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Sunday January 23 |
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12.30-16.30 |
At Good Market, depart for Sinharaja National Park |
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16.30-17.30 |
Arrive at Kudawa camp site and go for a river bath |
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17.30-18.30 |
Walk to neighboring villages |
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19.00-20.00 |
Dinner |
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20.00-21.00 |
Self-introduction of participants |
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Sunday 24 January |
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06.00-08.00 |
Bird watching and walk in the Sinharaja National Park |
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08.00-09.00 |
Breakfast |
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09.00-11.30 |
Introduction and current problems at the Sinharaja rain forest |
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11.30-12.30 |
Lunch |
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12.30-13.30 |
Rest |
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13.30-17.00 |
Visit project site on re-forestation |
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17.00-19.00 |
Rest and river bath |
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19.00-20.00 |
Dinner |
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20.00-21.30 |
Reflection of the day |
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Monday Jan 25 |
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05.00-10.00 |
Depart to Millennium Elephant Foundation, Pinnawala and Breakfast on the way |
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10.00-11.30 |
Visit and discuss on elephant-human conflict |
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11.30-12.30 |
Lunch |
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12.30-13.20 |
Depart to Selyn Foundation, Kurunegala |
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13.20-15.30 |
Discussion on fair-trade handicrafts |
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15.30-20.00 |
Depart for dinner and stay overnight at Islander Center |
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Saturday, Sunday and Monday – January 23-25 Study Tour Group B Pluralistic and Inclusive Societies: Jaffna, Thellippalai, and Nagadeepa Island |
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Saturday January23 |
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12.30-13.00 |
At Good Market, return to Sri Lanka Foundation Institute |
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13.00-15.30 |
Closed-door session with Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Sinhalese Buddhist organization leaders |
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15.30-18.00 |
Closed-door session with Muslim leaders |
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18.00-19.00 |
Reflection on the day |
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19.00-20.00 |
Dinner |
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21.30 |
Bus departs for Jaffna |
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Sunday January 24 |
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07.30 |
Bus arrives at Jaffna |
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08.00-09.00 |
Breakfast |
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09.00-10.30 |
Rest |
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10.30-11.00 |
Depart for Sevalanka office-Jaffna |
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11.00-12.30 |
Dialogue on civil war in Sri Lanka with Anandi Shashidharan |
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12.30-13.30 |
Lunch |
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13.30-14.30 |
Depart for Thellippalai |
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14.30-16.00 |
Discussion with villagers and visit project site on Livelihood Development after the civil war |
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16.00-19.00 |
Return to Jaffna town and rest |
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19.00-20.00 |
Dinner |
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Monday January 25 |
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05.30-08.30 |
Depart by ferry to Nagadeepa Island and have breakfast in the car |
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08.30-11.00 |
Visit and participate in religious activities at the Nagdeepa Rajamaha Vihara and Hindu Kovil with discussion on Multi-Cultural and Religious Diversity and Co-existence with religious leaders |
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|
11.00-12.00 |
Lunch |
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12.00-14.30 |
Return to Jaffna |
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14.30-18.00 |
Depart for Anuradhapura |
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19.00-20.00 |
Dinner and stay overnight at Islander Center |
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INEB Biennial Conference Tuesday and Wednesday – January 26-27 at Islander Center, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka Converging Streams: Engaging for Holistic Development An Inter-Faith Dialog for Peace and Sustainability MCs are Gauthama Prabu (India) and Thalini Navaratne (Sri Lanka) |
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Tuesday – January 26 |
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06.00-07.00 |
Morning Meditation lead by Ven. Bhikkhuni Dhammananda |
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07.00-08.30 |
Breakfast |
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08.30-09.00 |
Chanting by Sri Lankan Sangha |
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09.00-10.30 |
“Structural Violence Today” Panel Discussion · Joanna Macy, Buddhist Scholar and Environmental Activist · Yayah Khisbiyah, Muhamnadiyah, Indonesia · Nadarajah Manickam*, Centre for the Study of Sustainable Futures and Spirituality, Malaysia · Father Anura Perera, Methodist Church, Sri Lanka Moderated by Shri Sheshadri Chari, India *Structural Violence as a root cause of human crisis in term of Environmental, Ecological, Sociopolitical, and spiritual issues. |
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10.30-10.45 |
Break |
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10.45-11.30 |
Group Reflection and Feedback |
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11.30-13.30 |
Lunch and Rest |
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13.30-16.30 |
World Cafe’ (Dialogue on Structural Violence & Holistic Development) Facilitated by Nattarote Wangwinyoo |
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16.30-17.30 |
Rest |
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17.30-19.00 |
Dinner |
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19.00-21.00 |
Chan-Cha (Tea ceremony combined with meditation with music), Spiritual Chanting, Cultural Performance, and Exchange |
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Wednesday January 27 |
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06.00-07.00 |
Morning Meditation lead by Hozan Alan Senauke |
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07.00-08.30 |
Breakfast |
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08.30-09.00 |
Chanting by Chinese and Taiwanese Sangha |
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09.00-11.30
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“Holistic Development: How toMake it Possible?” Panel Discussion on Holistic Development · Ven. Pomnyun Sunim, Jungto Society, South Korea · Champika Ranawaka, Member of Parliament, Sri Lanka · Rev. Hans Ucko, Prayer and Action for Children, Arigatou International, Sweden · Hans van Willenswaard, School for Wellbeing, Siam Moderated by Sai Sam Kham, Metta Development Foundation, Myanmar |
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11.30-13.30 |
Lunch |
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|
13.30-16.00 |
Open Space for Creative Ideas and Networking Facilitated by Nattarote Wangwinyoo |
|
|
16.00-17.00 |
Plenary Session and Feedback Consolidate the action plan and follow up after the conference Closing / Group Chanting |
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17.00-17.30 |
Rest |
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17.30-19.00 |
Dinner |
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Departure Chan-Cha (Tea ceremony combined meditation with music) for remaining participants |
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Thursday – January 28 INEB Advisory Committee and Executive Committee Meeting The Islander Center, Anuradhapura |
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Friday and Saturday – January 29 and 30 Eco Temple Community Development Project Planning The Islander Center, Anuradhapura |
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