Confirmed Programme SCHEDULE
Future of Buddhism:
From Personal Awakening to Global Transformation
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Pre-Conference Events ? by invitation only |
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October 20-24, 2011 |
International youth volunteer workshop |
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October 19-25, 2011 |
International Buddhist Art Gathering |
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Conference* |
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Arrival and Registration: October 24-25, 2011 |
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Day 1: October 26, 2011 |
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06:00 ? 07:00 |
Morning Program at Maha Bodhi |
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07:00 ? 08:30 |
Breakfast |
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08:30 ? 08:45 |
Welcome by organizers |
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08:45 ? 09:00 |
Traditional lamp lighting and Opening of the International Buddhist Art Exhibition |
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09:00 ? 09:30 |
Welcome by Thai Abbot of Wat Pha Bodhigaya & INEB Chairperson |
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09:30 ? 10:15 |
Opening speech |
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10:15 ? 10:45 |
Tea Break |
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10:45 ? 11:45 |
Keynote Address: Future of Buddhism By Ven. Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche |
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11:45 ? 13:30 |
Lunch |
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13:30 ? 16:30 |
Learning for the Future: Program A (11 sessions with tea break)
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16:30 ? 17:00 |
Review of the Day – Group Sharing |
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17:30 ? 19:00 |
Dinner |
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19:00 ? 22:00 |
Cultural Performances and Exchange |
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Day 2: October 27, 2011 |
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06:00 ? 07:00 |
Morning Program at Maha Bodhi |
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07:00 ? 08:30 |
Breakfast |
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08:30 ? 11:30 |
Dharma for the Future Themes to be discussed include: the Dharma?s relevance in modern society; Dharmaduta and Buddhist education; the impact of new information and communication technology; Buddhism in popular culture; and opportunities and challenges in different cultures and countries. (This is a plenary session round table discussion using a ?fishbowl? format with a tea break.) Rev. Joan Jiko Halifax USA Dharmacharya Shantum Seth India Jai Bhim Network Hungary Moderator: Vidyananda (K.V. Soon) Malaysia |
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11:30 ? 13:30 |
Lunch |
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13:30 ? 16:30 |
Learning for the Future: Program B (10 sessions with a tea break)
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16:30 ? 17:00 |
Review of the Day ? Group Sharing |
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17:30 ? 19:00 |
Dinner |
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19:00 ? 22:00 |
Buddhist Film Festival |
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Day 3: October 28, 2011 |
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06:00 ? 07:00 |
Morning Program at Maha Bodhi |
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07:00 ? 08:30 |
Breakfast |
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08:30 ? 11:30 |
Generational Sharing (plenary session) Ven. Bhikkhuni Dhammananda Rev. Alan Senauke Moderator: Naresh Sahai Mathur |
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11:30 ? 13:30 |
Lunch |
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13:30 ? 16:30 |
Learning for the Future: Program A (11 sessions with a tea break) 1. Challenges of the Sangha 2. Mediation, conflict transformation and peacebuilding 3. New media 4. Visiting the sacred spaces of Bodhgaya 5. Dharmic education for children 6. Sustainable communities 7. Waste management 8. Buddhist Right Livelihood 9. Death and dying 10. Emergency Response/Humanitarian Assistance |
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16:30 ? 17:00 |
Review of the Day ? Group Sharing |
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17:30 ? 19:00 |
Dinner |
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Free Evening |
This evening is free for small groups to meet. |
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Day 4: October 29, 2011 |
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06:00 ? 07:00 |
Morning Program at Maha Bodhi |
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07:00 ? 08:30 |
Breakfast |
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08:30 ? 11:00 |
Sangha for the Future Themes to be discussed will include: the meaning of Sangha; lay-monastic relations in modern society; vinaya in modern society; dana and materialism; and dana and Buddhist institutions.
(This is a plenary round table discussion using a ?fishbowl format? with a tea break.) Ven. Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche Tibet/India Ven. Tsering Palmo Ladakh/India Richard Dixey USA Harsha Navaratne Sri Lanka Ven. Manjusri Sri Lanka Maitriveer Nagarjuna India
Moderator: Jonathan Watts USA/Japan |
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11:00 ? 11:30 |
Launching the Right Livelihood Fund |
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11:30 ? 13:00 |
Lunch |
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13:00 ? 16:00 |
Learning for the Future: Program B (10 sessions with tea break) 1. Non-violent communication skills 2. Photography, filmmaking 3. Nationality and identity 4. Buddhist Economics 5. Empowerment of marginalized groups 6. Organic agriculture & Green Marketing 7. Working with rejected populations 8. Youth awakening 9. Gender identity 10. Buddhism and Climate Change |
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16:00 ? 17:00 |
Announcement of INEB?s 2013 Conference Review of the Day ? Group Sharing |
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17:30 ? 19:00 |
Dinner |
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19:00 ? 22:00 |
Maha Bodhi Candlelight Procession and Dedication Presentation of INEB?s Honorary Award to Dr. Park Gwang-seo |
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Post-Conference Events |
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October 30, 2011 |
Study visits to local organizations |
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October 30, 2011 |
INEB Executive Committee / Advisory Committee meeting-by invitation only |
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November 2 ? 4, 2011 |
YBS workshop led by Ven. Bhikkhuni Dhammananda |
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Optional pilgrimage to Buddhist sites |
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