4th International Conference Buddhism & Australia
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Thu 26 Feb 2015 - Sat 28 Feb 2015
The will be held from the 26th to 28th February, 2015 at the University of Western Australia.This three-day event will feature over a dozen guest speakers from Thailand, China, India, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, USA and Australia and is organised by Buddhism & Australia Inc, a non-for-profit organisation.A diverse range of topics will be discussed including:
Re-Examination - The Modernisation of BuddhismVen. Dr. Chang Qing , Buddhist College of Singapore
The Significance of Eight Traditional Buddhist Auspicious Signs in Day to Day RiteDr. Tsetan Namgyal, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India
Symbolism of the Lotus in The Lotus Sutra: A Study of the Dharmata (& #23526 ;& #30456 ;)Prof. Cheming Yang , National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Jh& #257 ;nas and the First stage of Sainthood: A Survey of P& #257 ;li Canon and Commentarial LiteratureVen. Amrita Nanda, The University of Hong Kong, China
Buddhist Symbols, the Becon Lights to NibbanaVen. Dr.Bhikkhu Bodhipala, Bodhi Dharma International Meditation Centre, India
Is that Buddhism Scientific?Dr. Mingshu Liu, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, China
Why is Guan Yin not Wearing Chanel?Mr. Chan Chow Wah, Independent scholar, Singapore
Importance of Education for Preservation of Buddhist CultureVen. Bhikkhu Sunandapriya, Dhaka University, Bangladesh
Buddhism as a Religion of Universal Appeal and Communal Harmony : Exploring the Impact on Socio-Cultural Fabric of PunjabDr. Mohammad Idris Lourey, Department of History, Punjabi University
Representation of Buddhism in Select Indian English PoetryMr. Mahendra M, Central University of Karnataka, India
Buddhist Symbolism in Australian Verse: A Comparative Study of Randolph Stow, Robert Gray and Judith BeveridgeDr John Charles Ryan, Edith Cowan University, Australia
Youth-oriented Buddhist guidance literature in BurmaMs. Mee Mee Zaw, School of Social Sciences, University of Western Australia
Gardens of Empty Nothing – The Zen GardenMaster Mujyo Williams, Jizo-an Zen Centre Perth, Australia
Theories of Buddhist SocialismGiac Chinh – Liem Duc Tran,Van Hanh Buddhist University, Vietnam
Dhamma Cakka: An Important Symbol of BuddhismProf. Dr. Bela Bhattacharya, The University of Calcutta, India
Dialogue between Tibetan Buddhism and Feminism in Buddhist Women's LivesSharin Shajahan Naomi, PhD candidate, Murdoch University, Australia
A Buddhist View on World PeaceTheravada Myanmar Buddhist Society
How Taichi Can Benefit Modern Day AustraliaHenri L., Taiji Australia
13 Principles of TaichiSam Sujatna, Perth Taichi Academy
Non-Duality in Ancient Traditions and Modern PracticeWill Pascoe
Essence, Key Principles and Concepts of Traditional Chinese MedicinePaula Zeng - Taichi Zone
Taiji Quan - Martial Art or Opposite to Martial Art?James Strider - Core Fitness
Philosophy in Contemporary Chinese Politics and its Roots in History.Ryan McDermott - Western Australia China Centre.In addition to the enlightening presentations by guest key speakers, there will also be conference extras, including a free 1-hour Tai-chi session on Saturday, 28 February, 2015 at 8.30am by Taichi Zone and a screening of the documentary "Light on the Lotus Hill" on Friday, 27 February, 2015.The event is free and all the WA community are welcome to attend this multi-cultural event.It's a great opportunity to engage with buddhist history and philosophy and also meet and hear from Buddhists, monks, lay Buddhists and scholars in an inviting and relaxed setting.
Registration is essential - please contact [email protected] for more information.
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