Fri, Apr 21
|Asian Center UBC
Contemporary Buddhism - its role in strengthening human emancipation globally
Leading scholars, Sangh- Bhikkhus (Monks), and community leaders will participate in a facilitated dialogue on the vision of Dr. Ambedkar, as he outlined it in his monumental publication, "The Buddha and His Dhamma."
Time & Location
Apr 21, 2023, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Asian Center UBC, 1871 West Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2, Canada
About the event
2 pm to 3:15 pm
Contemporary Buddhism: Its Role in Strengthening Human Emancipation Globally
Venue: Asian Center, UBC
Description: Leading scholars, Sangh- Bhikkhus (Monks), and community leaders will participate in a facilitated dialogue on the vision of Dr. Ambedkar, as he outlined it in his monumental publication, "The Buddha and His Dhamma."
The discussion will also include how Buddhism is facilitating a peaceful and democratic transformation and provides pathways for human emancipation globally.
6 pm to 9 pm - Evening Session
Venue: CK Choi Building, Lounge UBC.
- April 21 - 6 PM to 7:15 PM. "India's legal framework and how it enables human emancipation."
CK Choi Building, University of British Columbia.
Panel members will include: Consul General of India, Mr. Manish; LA County Judge Neetu Badhan-Smith; BC Minister Bruce Ralston; and, Alberta MLA Leela Aheer.
The session will be moderated by local lawyer, Adv. Lovleen Gill.
- April 21 - 7:30 pm to 9 pm. Dinner reception will be hosted at CK Choi Lounge