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0:15 8:15 8:30 Participants/guests to be seated by 8:30 AM

0:10 8:30 8:40Chipdrel procession for the arrival of VVIP (To Be Confirmed) and His Eminence Dorji Lopön Kinley (Vajra Acharya), Head, Meditation Centres, Central Monastic Body

Bhutan

0:05 8:40 8:45 Arrival of VVIP (TBC) and His Eminence Dorji Lopön (Vajra Acharya) Bhutan

0:10 8:45 8:55 Zhingzhig Pem by monks, Central Monastic Body Bhutan0:10 8:55 9:05 Tashi Tsegpa recitation by monks, Central Monastic Body Bhutan0:05 9:05 9:10 MC:

0:10 9:10 9:20 Message from His Holiness the Je Khenpo Trulku Jigme Chhoeda, Supreme Head, Central Monastic Body, Bhutan Bhutan

0:10 9:20 9:30 VVIP (To Be Confirmed) Bhutan Inaugural Address

0:20 9:30 9:50His Eminence Dorji Lopön Kinley (Vajra Acharya), Head, Meditation Centres, Central Monastic Body. (Translator: Venerable Khenpo Sonam Bumden)

Bhutan Empowerment, Oral Transmission, and Verbal Instruction in Vajrayāna Buddhism

0:10 9:50 10:00His Eminence Reverend Khamba Lam Gabju, Supreme Head, Centre of Mongolian Buddhism, and Abbot, Gandan Tegchenling Monastery, Mongolia

Mongolia Thematic Address

0:10 10:00 10:10 Most Venerable Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Mahanayake Thero, Kotte Chapter, Siyam Maha Nikaya, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Thematic Address

0:10 10:10 10:20 Venerable Lama Lobzang, Secretary General, International Buddhist Confederation India Thematic Address

0:15 10:20 10:35 TEA

0:05 10:35 10:40Chair: James Bruce Cresswell, Vice President, International Buddhist Confederation & Ex-President, European Buddhist Union

UK Theme: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Vajrayāna Buddhism

0:15 10:40 10:55Dr. Geoffrey Samuel, Professor and Honorary Associate, Department of Indian & Sub-Continental Studies, University of Sydney, Australia

Australia What is Vajrayāna; Where did it come from; and Where is it Going?

0:15 10:55 11:10 Venereable Khenpo Sonam Bumden, His Holiness's Office, Central Monastic Body, Bhutan Bhutan What is Vajrayāna?: A View from within the

Tradition

0:15 11:10 11:25

Ngakma Mé-tsal Wangmo & Naljorpa Ja’gyür Dorje, Teaching couple within Aro gTér, Tibetan Buddhism and IT Project Management, Education, and Chinese Medicine

UKWhen a Return to Tradition appears as Innovation: Essential Insights into the Origins of Vajrayāna Buddhism

0:15 11:25 11:40 Eli Jellenc, Student of Dzogchen, Independent Anthropological Researcher & International Security Advisor, London USA Syncretism in Vajrayāna and Western Thought

0:15 11:40 11:55 Dr. Choodamani Nandagopal, Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, Jain University, Bangalore, India India Interwoven Traditions: Vajrayāna Buddhism

and the Silk Road 0:20 11:55 12:15 DISCUSSION

0:05 12:15 12:20 Chair: To Be Confirmed UK Theme: Vajrayāna Buddhism and Mind-Body Practices

0:15 12:20 12:35 Ian Baker, Anthropologist, Author, and Buddhist Scholar USAMind-Body Practices in Vajrayāna Buddhism, as revealed in Pema Lingpa's 'Secret Key to the Winds and Channels'

0:15 12:35 12:50 Dr. Cathy Cantwell, Research Officer, Buddhist Studies, Oriental Institute, UK UK

Reflections on Pema Lingpa's 'Key to the Eight Principal Tantric Medicines', and its relevancy today

0:15 12:50 13:05 David Verdesi, Founder, Human Potential Research and Development (HPRD) Italy Embodying the Vision: Vajrayāna Buddhism in

Theory and Practice

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TRADITION AND INNOVATION IN VAJRAYĀNA BUDDHISM: A Mandala of 21st Century Perspectives

RITH, Motithang, Thimphu, July 1 - 3, 2016Open to Public

Organised by Central Monastic Body and Centre for Bhutan Studies

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0:15 13:05 13:20 Charlie Morley, Kagyu Samye Dzong Buddhist Centre, London, UK UK

Mindfulness of Dream and Sleep: A Bridge towards Dream Yoga?

0:15 13:20 13:35 DISCUSSION1:00 13:35 14:35 LUNCH

0:05 14:35 14:40 Chair: To Be Confirmed USA Theme: Vajrayāna Buddhism and Mind-Body Practices

0:15 14:40 14:55 Dr. Asa Hersh (Lama Jinpa), Naturopathic Physician, Homeopath, and Author USA

The Five Elements in Everyday Life: Foundation of Vajrayāna Buddhist Thought and Practice

0:15 14:55 15:10 Dr. Elena Antonova, Neuroscientist and Lecturer in Psychology, King’s College, London, UK UK

The Neurobiology of Awakening: Neurophenomenological Perspectives on Meditation and Dzogchen

0:15 15:10 15:25Dr. James Wang, Master of Ancient Buddhist Practices, Movement Therapist & Teacher of Mind-Body Disciplines, Taiwan

TaiwanSecrets of the Kung-Fu Masters: Neuroscientific Perspectives on Esoteric Buddhist Mind-Body practices

0:15 15:25 15:40 Elizabeth (Liz) Lee, Vajrayana Buddhist Practitioner, Holistic Health Consultant, and Reiki Master, Hong Kong

Hong Kong

The Alchemical Body: Nutritional Perspectives on Tantric Buddhist Practice

0:15 15:40 15:55 DISCUSSION0:15 15:55 16:10 TEA

0:05 16:10 16:15 Chair: Dr. Paola Di Maio, Resident Scholar, Palpung Sherabling Institue of Higher Buddhist Studies Italy Theme: Vajrayāna Buddhism and Mind-

Body Practices

0:15 16:15 16:30 Venerable Khenpo Karma Lhendup, Research Division, Central Monastic Body Bhutan Vajrayāna Practice during Three Year Retreats

0:15 16:30 16:45Dr. Jeanne Lim, Chief Marketing Officer, Hanson Robotics, Marketing Director for Dell, Cisco and 3Com, Certified Yoga Instructor

ChinaDecoding the Serpent Power: An Exploration of Kundalini and Tummo from the Frontiers of Science

0:15 16:45 17:00 Dr. Omanand Guruji, Chief Disciple of HH Yugpurush Mahamandleshwar Swami Shree Paramanand Giriji Maharaj India

The Power of Kundalini: Awakening Buddha Nature through Hidden Resources within the Body

0:15 17:00 17:15 Phurba Sherpa, Advisor and Youth Representative, Buddhist Community Centre, UK UK Is Mindfulness Meditation an Effective Strategy

for Reducing Stress?

0:15 17:15 17:30 Dr. Tamara Ditrich, Head, Nan Tien Institute, Applied Buddhist Studies and Researcher, University of Sydney, Australia Australia Meditation and Mindfulness in Modern

Education0:15 17:30 17:45 DISCUSSION

1:00 17:45 18:45Pema Gellek, Director, Guna Foundation and Prajna Light Foundation and Faculty Member at Dharma College, Berkeley, USA

UK Movie: The Great Transmission

1:00 18:45 19:45 Dinner, cultural program by Royal Academy of Performing Arts

Day 2: Saturday, July 2, 2016 0:05 9:00 9:05 Chair: Venerable Bhikkhuni Dhammanada, Abbess, Wat

Songkhammakalayani, Thailand Thailand Theme: Vajrayāna Buddhism and the Role of Women

0:20 9:05 9:25His Eminence Lopön Samten Dorji, Tsulak Lopön, Master of Monastic Education, Central Monastic Body (Translator: Venerable Khenpo Karma Lhendup)

BhutanFrom Yogis to Monks: Historical Transformations within the Vajrayāna Buddhist Sangha

0:15 9:25 9:40 Sangseraima Ujeed, PhD Student, University of Oxford, Oriental Oxfordshire, UK UK

Liberating Narratives: The Form and Function of Sacred Life-Stories (nam thar) in Himalayan Buddhism

0:15 9:40 9:55 Elizabeth McDougal (Ani Chozom), Nunnery's English Secretary and Translator, Gebchak Gonpa, Eastern Tibet Canada Yoginīs of Fire and Light: Gebchak Gonpa in

Tibet0:15 9:55 10:10 Ani Namgyel Lhamo, Buddhist Nun, Bhutan Nuns Foundation Bhutan Nuns in the Dragon Kingdom

0:10 10:10 10:20 Dr. Kuenga Wangmo, Archeologist / Nat Geo Explorer, Kuengachholing, Thimphu Bhutan Dakini Script: Textuality, Transcendence, and

the Role of Women in Vajrayāna Buddhism

0:10 10:20 10:30 Dr. Tashi Zangmo, Executive Director, Bhutan Nuns Foundation, Bhutan Bhutan Feminine Wisdom in Vajrayāna Buddhism

0:10 10:30 10:40 To Be Confirmed0:20 10:40 11:00 DISCUSSION0:15 11:00 11:15 TEA

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0:05 11:15 11:20Chair: Dr. Tamara Ditrich, Head, Nan Tien Institute, Applied Buddhist Studies and Researcher, University of Sydney, Australia

Australia Theme: Great Historical and Contemporary Figures of Vajrayāna Buddhism

0:20 11:20 11:40 Venerable Uzin Kunzang Thinley, Uzin ( Head Abbot), Tango Buddhist University, Bhutan. (Translator:) Bhutan The Legacy of the Je Khenpos: Bhutan's

Supreme Religious Authorities

0:10 11:40 11:50 Radim Brixi, Czech Mahajana - Student of Guru Josef Studeny, Disciple of Kvetoslav Minarik

Czech Republic

Kvetoslav Minarik and the White Dynasty of Gurus: A Living Vajrayāna Buddhist Tradition in the Czech Republic

0:10 11:50 12:00 Prof. Punya Prasad Parajuli, Professor, Sowa Rigpa International College, Kathmandu, Nepal Nepal Contribution of Vanaratna (Dubthob Nagkyi

Rinchen) in Himalayan Region

0:10 12:00 12:10 Dr. Barbara S. Morrison, Associate Professor, International Department, Utsunomiya University in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan USA

Meditation, Mantra, and Marathon Monks in Japan [Kukai's (774-835) Innovations and Efforts in Introducing Vajrayāna Buddhism in Japan]

0:10 12:10 12:20Dr. Khin Zaw, Medical Doctor, Pathologist, and Educator, International Medical School, Management and Science University, Malaysia

MyanmarVajrayāna’s Impact on Ancient Myanmar: Vajrayāna Buddhism and the Ari Monks in the late Bagan Empire (1044 C.E.)

0:15 12:20 12:35 Dasho Karma Ura, President, Centre for Bhutan Studies & GNH Research, Bhutan Bhutan

Padmasambhava, Yeshe Tsogyel, Yogini Monmo Tashi Chidren and the Sacred Geography of Bhutan

0:20 12:35 12:55 DISCUSSION1:00 12:55 13:55 LUNCH

0:05 13:55 14:00Chair: Dr. Geoffrey Samuel, Professor and Honorary Associate, Department of Indian & Sub-Continental Studies, University of Sydney, Australia

Australia Theme: Vajrayāna Buddhism and its Social Application

0:20 14:00 14:20 Venerable Uzin Tshering Dorji, Uzin (Abbot), Simtokha Shedra, Thimphu. (Translator:) Bhutan Vajrayāna Buddhism and Society

0:10 14:20 14:30 Dr. Paola Di Maio, Resident Scholar, Palpung Sherabling Institue of Higher Buddhist Studies Italy Vajrayāna’s Relevance to Contemporary

Complex Systems Science and Engineering

0:10 14:30 14:40 Venerable Dr. Dhammapiya, Founder Chairman, Dhamma Dipa Foundation, Tripura, India India

Buddhism in Practice: Transforming Education and Agriculture and Preserving the Environment

0:20 14:40 15:00 Venerable Uzin Ugyenla, Uzin (Abbot), Pangri Zampa Institute of Astrology, Thimphu, Bhutan. (Translator:) Bhutan The Role of Astrology in Vajrayāna Buddhism

0:10 15:00 15:10 Adele Naidan Hu, Law Student, Major in International Studies &Economics, Bryn Mawr and Haverford College, USA China Buddhism and Environmental Ethics

0:10 15:10 15:20 Dr. Tashi Gyeltshen, Senior Lecturer, Samtse College of Education, Bhutan Bhutan Bodhisattva Leadership in the Modern World

0:10 15:20 15:30 Palak Sharma, Researcher, Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts, Symbiosis International University, Pune, India India Pragmatic Applications of Buddhist Economics

0:20 15:30 15:50 DISCUSSION0:15 15:50 16:05 TEA

0:05 16:05 16:10 Chair: Dr. Ponchai Pinyapong, President, The World Fellowship of Buddhist Youth, Thailand Thailand Theme: Functions of Vajrayāna Centres

around the World

0:20 16:10 16:30 Venerable Khenpo Kinley Tenzin, Abbot, Dodeydra Shedra, Thimphu, Bhutan. (Translator:) Bhutan The Form and Function of Meditation Centers

in Bhutan

0:20 16:30 16:50 Venerable Khenpo Karma, Uzin Wongma (Deputy Abbot), Tango University, Bhutan (Translator:) Bhutan The Core Curriculum at Tango University of

Buddhist Studies, Thimphu

0:10 16:50 17:00 Captain Kaji Sherpa, Founder and President, Buddhist Community Centre, UK Nepal

Buddhism in the United Kingdom: A Case Study of the Buddhist Community Centre in England

0:10 17:00 17:10Dr. Christie Chang &Dr. Frank Tien, President, Sakyadhita TaiwanDeputy Director, Institute of Sounds and Acoustics, Taiwan

Taiwan (China)

Innovation and Collaboration: The Vajrayāna Tradition and 'Taiwan To-Go'

0:15 17:10 17:25 DISCUSSION

0:15 17:25 17:40 Chan Buddhist Tea Ceremony, Delegates led by Venerable Miao Haiyan, Secretary, Zhengjue Temple China

1:00 17:40 18:40 Zuri Rinpoche, Karma Thegsum Dechenling Monastery, Eastern Bhutan Bhutan Movie: Terma; A Prophecy

1:00 18:40 19:40 Dinner with cultural program

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Day 3: Sunday, July 3, 20160:05 9:00 9:05 Chair: Dr. Gregory Kruglak, President, The Conservancy for

Trans-Himalayan Arts and Culture USA Theme: Iconography and Arts in Vajrayāna Buddhism

0:25 9:05 9:30His Eminence Lopön Sangay Dorji, Leytshog Lopön, Master of Development Activities of Sangha Community, Central Monastic Body. (Translator: Venereable Khenpo Sonam Bumden)

Bhutan The Flourishing of Vajrayāna Buddhism in Bhutan and its Way Forward

0:10 9:30 9:40 Nilima Sikhrakar, Visual Artist, Nepal Nepal The Five Dhyani Mudras in the Visual Arts of Vajrayāna Buddhism

0:20 9:40 10:00 Venerable Khenpo Nima, Research Division, Tango Buddhist University, Bhutan (Translator:) Bhutan The Iconographical Arts of Tantric Buddhism

0:10 10:00 10:10 Dr. Nalini Rao, Professor of Art History with Specialization in Indian Art, India USA Mandala Symbolism in Vajrayāna Buddhism

0:10 10:10 10:20 Dr. Ariana Maki, Art Historian, Buddhist Art and Lecturer, Art History, University of Colorado, USA USA Visual Transmission: Bhutanese Art and Artists

from the 17th to 19th centuries

0:20 10:20 10:40 Venerable Khenpo Tenzin Chodra, Rinchenling Uzin. (Translator:) Bhutan Ritual Arts and Performance in the Bhutanese

Monastic Tradition

0:10 10:40 10:50 Tshering Tashi, Writer and Festival Director, Mountain Echoes Literary Festival, Bhutan Bhutan Tashi Gomang: Portable Bhutanese Shrines

0:10 10:50 11:00 La Son, PhD Candidate, Viet Nam Institute of Social Sciences and Researcher, Institute of Tradition and Development Vietnam The Value and Meaning of the Vajrayāna

Stupa0:20 11:00 11:20 DISCUSSION0:15 11:20 11:35 TEA

0:05 11:35 11:40 Chair: Reverend Professor Naresh Man Bajracharya, Vice Chancellor, Lumbini Buddhist University, Lumbini, Nepal Nepal Theme: Enactment of Vajrayāna Buddhism

in the 21st Century

0:15 11:40 11:55 Venerable Choten Dorji, Lekshed Jungney Shedra, Punakha, Bhutan Bhutan

Empowerment, Oral Transmission, and Instruction in Highest Yoga Tantra

0:20 11:55 12:15Venerable Master Shih Lien-Hai, President/Chairman, Worldwide Buddhist Development Association & Taipei Buddhist Sangha Sponsor Association, Taiwan (Translator:)

Taiwan Exploring and Understanding the Mystery of Human Life

0:15 12:15 12:30 Dr. Karma Phuntsho, President, Loden Foundation & Founding Director, Shejun Agency Bhutan Coalescing Creativity and Conservatism in

Vajrayāna Buddhism

0:15 12:30 12:45 Sanoj Sakya, Researcher, Arts of Vajrayāna Buddhism, Nepal Nepal Transcending Monasticism: Tantric Buddhist Culture in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal

0:20 12:45 13:05 DISCUSSION1:00 13:05 14:05 LUNCH

0:05 14:05 14:10 Chair: Venerable Sobita, Director, International Buddhist Education Centre, Sagaing, Myanmar Myanmar Theme: Concluding Overview

0:20 14:10 14:30 Venerable Khenpo Rinchen Choezang, Uzin (Abbot), Dechen Phodrang Monastic School, Thimphu, Bhutan (Translator:) Bhutan Buddhist Communities (Sangha) in Bhutan

0:15 14:30 14:45 Venereable Khenpo Khandu, Central Monastic Body, Bhutan Bhutan Bardo: The Intermediate State

0:15 14:45 15:00 Laurence Brahm, Global Activist, International Lawyer, Political-economist and Author USA Searching for Shangri-La

0:15 15:00 15:15 Venerable Khenpo Jamyang Lekshey, Spritual Director, Sakya Centre, Dehradun, India India Maintaining Vajrayāna's Purity in an Era of

Rapid Social Change

0:15 15:15 15:30 Dr. Hemant Kumar Jha, Associate Professor, Amity University, Haryana, India India Vajrayāna Buddhism in the 21st century

0:15 15:30 15:45 Dr. Maria Kozhevnikov, Associate Professor of Psychology,National University of Singapore USA Neurocognitive Correlates of Vajrayāna

Buddhist Practices0:20 15:45 16:05 DISCUSSION0:15 16:05 16:20 TEA

0:05 16:20 16:25 MC0:10 16:25 16:35 Ritual by Monks, Dratshang Lhentshog

0:20 16:35 16:55 His Eminence Lopön Tandin Tsewang, Yonton Lopön, Master of Knowledge, Central Monastic Body. (Translator:) Bhutan The Vajrayāna Arts of Sacred Dance, Mandala

Design, and Chanting (gar thik yang sum)

0:20 16:55 17:15 His Excellency Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs, India (To Be Confirmed). India Distinguished Address

0:05 17:15 17:20 To Be Confirmed Bhutan Vote of thanks

Closing Ceremony

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