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Third International Conference on Vajrayāna Buddhism, 19-20 April 2019

The Third International Conference on Vajrayāna Buddhism was held from 19 to 20 April 2019, at Zhichenkhar, Thimphu, Bhutan.

The conference was organised by The Centre for Bhutan & GNH Studies and The Central Monastic Body.

Vajrayāna Buddhism is often referred to as the “Path of Skillful Methods” in reference to its diversity of means for realising enlightenment in a single lifetime. The theme for the Third Vajrayāna Conference was thus “Techniques in Vajrayāna Buddhism”.

The conference sought to identify the characteristics of Vajrayāna Buddhism that distinguish it from other modes of Buddhist practice. The conference explored the diverse ways in which the techniques of Vajrayāna Buddhism could be adapted and made relevant to a modern, transcultural, scientifically driven, and environmentally challenged world.

Biographical Profile

Denise has a BA in comparative religions and her recent interest has focused on Buddhist history and religious influences throughout the South-East Asian region, with a special emphasis on syncretic Hinduism and Buddhism from the 6th – 13th Centuries, particularly in the Srivijayan Empire. After taking refuge with HH 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, in 1978, Denise received teachings from many prominent Tibetan teachers and masters including HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche; HE 3rd Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche; Ven Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso; Ven Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche; Kyabje Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and several others. Denise has published books titled Buddhist Healing in Laos: The Fragrant Forest, Shiva, Icons of Shiva, Empires of the maritime trade routes of SE Asia, Part 1 and 2.
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Day One - April 19, 2019
Opening Ceremony
Panel I: The Path of Skillful Means
Panel II: Philosophical Basis of Vajrayāna Buddhism
Panel III: Mind-Body Practices in Vajrayāna


Day Two
Panel IV: Vajrayāna and Modern Science
Panel V: Great Historical Figures in Vajrayāna Buddhism
Panel VI: Historical and Contemporary Practices of Vajrayāna
Panel VII: Vajrayāna Buddhism in the Modern World
Concluding Session

Category
Mahayana Buddhism
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