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The 5th Living Buddhism Conference

"Breaking the Mould: Does Buddhism Need to Change?

Narborough, Leicestershire in April-May 2008

BOOKING FORM (.pdf)

• 26-27 April: Pre-Conference Gathering: Practice, Discussions, Gatherings
• 28-30 April: Pre-Conference Events: Monday Outing; Tuesday & Wednesday Mini-conferences "Buddhism & Arts", "Amida Around the World", "Buddhism in a Multi-Faith World", "Buddhist Education".
• 1-4 May: Conference Proper: Keynote Speakers, Plenary Sessions, Presentations, Workshops, Exhibitions, Bookshop, Entertainment.
• 2 May Friday Evening Open Session: Arts & Spirituality

The next Living Buddhism Conference takes as its theme "Breaking the Mould". Buddhism is entering the Western world and as in each of its previous cultural transitions, it has to change and adapt. At the same time, Buddhism aims to break the mould of the society that it enters. Where there has been greed, Buddhism teaches generosity; where there has been hatred, love; where there has been pride, selflessness; and where there has been fear, faith. In the west Buddhism is so far primarily known as a quietistic practice for cultivating personal calm. Surely it has more to offer. This conference will bring together the personal and the social, the spiritual and the practical dimensions of the Dharma and invite reflection on the path ahead and ask: Does Buddhism need to change?.

This topic can embrace a multitude of perspectives:
Spirituality + Arts + Social Action + Dharma practice + Chaplaincy + Buddhist Psychology + Healing + Writing + Aid + Peacework + Dharma study + Groupwork + Research + Volunteering + Religious vocation + Mutual aid + New technology + Interfaith
.... and all the richness of the Amida-shu / Amida-kai universe.

Cost:     Fullboard - Twin £185 - Dorm £155 - Non Residential £145 - Cost per day £55

Key Speakers include... Mary Midgley, philosopher and author, Jim Pym Leading figure in the Pure Land Buddhist Fellowship Wendy Dossett University of Wales Kazuo Yamashita Japan, Shin-shu Counselling David Dharmavidya Brazier Head of Amida Order, Author, Innovator Caroline Prasada Brazier Author, Buddhist Priest, Psychotherapist Alan Oliver USA, Ashoka Network, Buddhist Economics, formerly World Buddhist university Dennis Oliver Christian Buddhist Parami McMillan Western Buddhist Order

Enquiries: Please contect Sundari