Felicitation Conference
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Felicitation Conference
Mindfulness: A career, A journey, A life
Saturday, 05th February 2022
To celebrate venerable Uda Eriyagama Dhammajiva Thero’s 70th birthday and his 33 year monastic life, his contribution to the Buddha’s Dispensation (sāsana), introducing mindfulness to school children and dissemination of mindfulness amongst all.
A free online event organized by Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya Monastery, Sri Lanka
About Venerable Uda Eriyagama Dhammajiva Thero
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Guest Speakers
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Program
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The morning session starting at 8 am Sri Lanka time (IST : +530 GMT ) will focus on venerable U. Dhammajiva Theros Monastic life, tributes in his honour and a panel discussion on his visionary project Sati Pasala and its activities.
The evening session starting at 5.30 pm Sri Lanka time (IST : +530 GMT ) will include two panel discussions with the participation of well known international guest speakers and tributes to venerable Dhammajiva Thero.
This event is free to participate. However we request that you register so that we can communicate conference connection details and make arrangements to manage the online session capacity.
Please refer the full program below and download a copy. Click here to convert to the times applicable to your location – Time zone converter
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Morning Session (Sinhala)
8.00 am to 11.30 am Sri Lanka Time (GMT + 5.30)
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Introduction to the morning session
IST: 8:00 am | GMT: 2:30 am | AEDT: 1:30 pm | CET: 3:30 am |EST: 9:30 pm (4th Feb)
Welcome Address and proceedings
Hemantha Ranawaka, Joint Secretary, Administrative Board, Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya Monastery[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1634997441599{padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 4px !important;background-color: #c2e1ed !important;}”]
Tribute
Venerable Dhammajiva’s monastic career
Venerable Panadure Chandaratana Thero, Deputy Abbot, Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya Monastery[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1634997639103{padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 4px !important;background-color: #ead5f2 !important;}”]
Panel Discussion 1
Mindfulness into Schools : The Sri Lankan story
Moderated by Deepal Sooriyarachchi – Mindfulness Trainer
Sati Pasala : Genesis and Evolution
Ranjana Walpola, President Sati Pasala Foundation, Sri Lanka
Pirivena Education and the role of Sati Pasala
Venerable Maramba Chandawimala Thero, Assistant Director of Education, Meditation and Pirivena Education
Sati Pasala integration into the national education system
Dr Sunil Navaratne, Director General, National Institute of Education
Sati Pasala in schools
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Tributes
Venerable Aturugiriye Dhammavihari Thero
Sati Pasala Kaduwela
Aruna Manatunga
Student & Supporter
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Conclusion of Morning Session
Address by venerable U. Dhammajiva Thero
Closing Remarks
Hemantha Ranawaka
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Afternoon Session (English)
5.30 pm to 11.30 pm Sri Lanka Time (GMT + 5.30)
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Introduction to the Afternoon Session
IST: 5:30 pm | GMT: 12:00 pm | AEDT: 11:00 pm | CET: 1:00 pm | EST: 7:00 am
Welcome Address and introducing speakers
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Tributes
IST: 5:30 pm | GMT: 12:00 pm | AEDT: 11:00 pm | CET: 1:00 pm | EST: 7:00 am
Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi
Chuang Yen Monastery, USA
Bhante Yogavaccara Rahula
Lion of Wisdom Meditation Centre, USA
Venerable Ringu Tulku Rinpoche Thero
Tibetan Buddhist Master and Founder Bodhicharya[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1634997672040{padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 4px !important;background-color: #ead5f2 !important;}”]
Panel Discussion 2
IST: 6:30 pm | GMT: 1:00 pm | AEDT: 12:00 am (6th Feb) | CET: 2:00 pm | EST: 8:00 am
Mindfulness : Myths & Misconceptions
Moderated by Dr Tara de Mel
Dr Richard Davidson
Founder, Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
Mr Chris Ruane
International Lead, Mindfulness Initiative, UK
Venerable U. Dhammajiva Thero
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Break
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Panel Discussion 3
IST: 8:30 pm | GMT: 3:00 pm | AEDT: 2:00 am (6th Feb)| CET: 4:00 pm | EST: 10:00 am
Meditation techniques : Different Lineages
Moderated by Harsha Gunasena, President, Administrative Board, Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya Monastery
Dr Hamir Ganla
Teacher, Vipassana Research Institute (founded by S.N.Goenka), India
Venerable Devalegama Achala Thero
Luang Por Teean method of Thailand
Venerable Panadure Chandaratana Thero
Traditional Sri Lankan method and Mahasi Sayadaw method of Myanmar
Ms Kaira Jewel
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Tributes
Launching of Festschrift
Somabandhu Kodikara, Melbourne, Australia
Tribute by student and supporter
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Conclusion of Afternoon Session
Address by venerable U. Dhammajiva Thero
Closing Remarks
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All Speakers
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Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi
Chuang Yen Monastery, USA
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Bhante Yogavaccara Rahula
Lion of Wisdom Meditation Centre, USA
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Venerable Ringu Tulku Rinpoche Thero
Founder Bodhicharya, read more…
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Venerable Dewalegama Achala Thero
Meditation Teacher, Luang Por Teean
method of Thailand, read more…
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Venerable Maramba Chandawimala Thero
Assistant Director of Education,
Meditation and Pirivena Education, read more…
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Venerable Panadure Chandaratana Thero
Deputy Abbot, Mitirigala Nissarana
Vanaya Monastery, read more…
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Venerable Aturugiriye Dhammavihari Thero
Sati Pasala Kaduwela, read more…
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Dr Richard Davidson
Founder. Center for Healthy Minds,
University of Wisconsin-Madison USA, read more…
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Mr Chris Ruane
International Lead,
Mindfulness Initiative, UK
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Dr Hamir Ganla
Teacher, Vipassana Research Institute
(founded by S.N.Goenka), India
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Ms Kaira Jewel
Plum Village Zen Tradition, USA
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Deepal Sooriyarachchi
Mindfulness Trainer
read more…
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Ranjana Walpola,
President of Sati Pasala Foundation,
Sri Lanka, read more…
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Dr Sunil Navaratne
Director General, National Institute of Education, read more…
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Ms. Ajitha Wanniarachchi
Director, Dompe Educational Division
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Hemantha Ranawaka
Joint Secretary, Administrative Board,
Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya Monastery, read more…
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Aruna Manatunga
Student & Supporter
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Ms. Badra Samarakoon
Student and Supporter
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Somabandhu Kodikara
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Dr Tara de Mel
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Harsha Gunasena
President, Administrative Board,
Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya Monastery, read more…
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