Felicitation Conference Saturday, 05th February 2022 To celebrate Most Venerable U. Dhammajiva Maha Thero’s 33 year monastic life, his contribution to the Buddha sasana, introducing mindfulness to school children and dissemination of mindfulness amongst all Sri Lankans.
Theme: Mindfulness: A career, A journey, A life Organized by Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya Monastery, Sri Lanka
Zoom details Click here to convert to the times applicable to your location – Time zone converter Morning Session (Sinhala) 8.00 to 11.30 am Sri Lanka Time (GMT + 5.30) Introduction to the Morning Session - 8.00 am Sri Lanka Time Welcome Address and proceedings Hemantha Ranawaka
Tribute Venerable Dhammajiva’s monastic career Venerable P. Chandaratana Thero, Deputy Abbot of Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya Monastery
Panel Discussion 1 - 8.30 am Sri Lanka Time 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, Director Pirivena Education
Ministry of Education representative Dr Sunil Navaratne – Director General, National Institute of Education
Teacher Representative Ms. Ajitha Wanniarachchi, Zonal Director, Dompe
Tributes Venerable A. Dhammavihari Thero Sati Pasala Kaduwela
Aruna Manatunga Student & Supporter
Conclusion of Morning Session Address by Most Venerable U. Dhammajiva Maha Thero Closing Remarks Hemantha Ranawaka
Afternoon Session (English) 5.30 to 11.30 pm Sri Lanka Time (GMT + 5.30) Introduction to the Afternoon Session - 5.30 pm Sri Lanka Time Welcome Address and introducing speakers Dr Tara de Mel
Tributes Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi (USA – EST - 7.00 am) Chuang Yen Monastery, USA
Bhante Yogavaccara Rahula (USA – EST - 7.00 am) Lion of Wisdom Meditation Centre, USA
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche (Germany – CET - 1.00 pm) Tibetan Buddhist Master and Founder Bodhicharya
Panel Discussion 2 - 6.30 pm Sri Lanka Time Mindfulness : Myths & Misconceptions Moderated by Dr Tara de Mel
Dr Richard Davidson (USA – EST - 8.00 am) Founder of the Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin-Madison USA
Mr Chris Ruane - (UK – GMT - 1.00 pm) International Lead, Mindfulness Initiative, UK
Most Venerable U. Dhammajiva Maha Thero Abbot, Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya Monastery, Sri Lanka
Panel Discussion 3 - 8.00 pm Sri Lanka Time Meditation techniques : Different Lineages Moderated by Harsha Gunasena
Dr Hamir Ganla (India – IST - 8.00 pm) Teacher, Vipassana Research Institute (founded by S.N.Goenka), India
Venerable Devalegama Achala Thero (Luang Por Teean method of Thailand)
Venerable Tenzin Lekdron (AU – AEDT - 1.30 am) (Gelug tradition, Tibetan Buddhism), Australia
Venerable P. Chandaratana Deputy Abbot, Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya Monastery, Sri Lanka (Traditional Sri Lankan method and Mahasi Sayadaw method of Myanmar)
Ms Kaira Jewel (USA – EST - 9.30 am) (Plum Village Zen Tradition), USA
Tributes – 10.30 pm Sri Lanka Time Launching of Festschrift (AU – AEDT - 4.00 am) Somabandhu Kodikara, Australia
Tribute by student and supporter (AU – AEDT - 4.00 am) Ms.Badra Samarkoon, Australia
Conclusion of Afternoon Session Address by Most Venerable U. Dhammajiva Maha Thero Concluding Remarks Harsha Gunasena