DISCUSSION PANEL No. 4
BUDDHISM AND ECOLOGY
Moderators
Doctor of Philosophy, Professor of Institute for Mongolian, Buddhist and Tibetan Studies SB RAS (Russia, Ulan-Ude).
Doctor of Philosophy, Professor, Kalmyk State University (Russia, Elista).
Secretary
Viktoria Ochirovna Namzhilova
Candidate of Economics, Institute for Mongolian, Buddhist and Tibetan Studies, SB RAS (Ulan-Ude, Russia).
Keynote speakers
1. Ven. Assagiaua, Dr., Director of Myanmar Cultural Center, Moscow (Myanmar). Buddhist Attitude Toward Environment.
2. Mahapatra Aniket, Assistant Professor of New Alipore College, University of Calcutta (India, Calcutta). DCO (Dhamma Cooperation Organization) and New World Order.
3. Natalia Nikolaevna Tumureyeva, Minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Republic of Buryatia (Ulan-Ude, Russia). The Role of Executive Authorities in Environmental Education for the Population.
4. Arnold Kirillovich Tulokhonov, RAS Academician, Doctor of Geography, Baikal Institute of Environmental Management SB RAS (Ulan-Ude, Russia). The Teaching of Buddhism and the Laws of Ecology: What do they Have in Common?
5. Valery Nikolaevich Badmaev, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor, Gorodovikov Kalmyk State University (Elista, Russia). The Ecology of the Ethnic Group and Buddhist Culture.
6. Baazr Aleksandrovich Bicheyev, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor, Gorodovikov Kalmyk State University (Elista, Russia). White Elder Cult (Reverence of the Spiritualized Nature).
7. Sergey Yuryevich Lepekhov, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor, Institute for Mongolian, Buddhist and Tibetan Studies SB RAS (Ulan-Ude, Russia). Ecological Traditions of Buddhism.
8. Radna Rinchinov Bagsha, Lecturer of Zayaev Dashi Choinkhorlin Buddhist University (Ulan-Ude, Russia). Everyday Buddhist Traditions as the Basis for the Development of Responsibility in Society.
2. Mahapatra Aniket, Assistant Professor of New Alipore College, University of Calcutta (India, Calcutta). DCO (Dhamma Cooperation Organization) and New World Order.
3. Natalia Nikolaevna Tumureyeva, Minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Republic of Buryatia (Ulan-Ude, Russia). The Role of Executive Authorities in Environmental Education for the Population.
4. Arnold Kirillovich Tulokhonov, RAS Academician, Doctor of Geography, Baikal Institute of Environmental Management SB RAS (Ulan-Ude, Russia). The Teaching of Buddhism and the Laws of Ecology: What do they Have in Common?
5. Valery Nikolaevich Badmaev, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor, Gorodovikov Kalmyk State University (Elista, Russia). The Ecology of the Ethnic Group and Buddhist Culture.
6. Baazr Aleksandrovich Bicheyev, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor, Gorodovikov Kalmyk State University (Elista, Russia). White Elder Cult (Reverence of the Spiritualized Nature).
7. Sergey Yuryevich Lepekhov, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor, Institute for Mongolian, Buddhist and Tibetan Studies SB RAS (Ulan-Ude, Russia). Ecological Traditions of Buddhism.
8. Radna Rinchinov Bagsha, Lecturer of Zayaev Dashi Choinkhorlin Buddhist University (Ulan-Ude, Russia). Everyday Buddhist Traditions as the Basis for the Development of Responsibility in Society.
Participants
1. D. Nyamtseren, Mongolian Consul General (Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar).
2. Asha Singh, Assistant Professor, University of Delhi. (India, Calcutta).
3. Bhutia Karma Dhikik, Research Fellow, Centre for North East Studies (CNES), New Delhi. (India, Delhi).
4. Gawaragiriye Pemarathana Thero, Head of the Academic Activities of the Royal College). (Sri Lanka, Colombo).
5. Pradhan Atanu, Secretary General, Mogalmari Buddhist Association (India, Calcutta).
6. Mr. Sonam Wangchuk, Deputy Secretary General of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace (India, New Delhi).
7. Siddhartha Maharjan, Secretary, former Vice-Chairman, Lumbini Development Fund, All Nepal Bhikkhu Association (Nepal, Lumbini).
8. Rev Mugunuwela Anuruddha Ther, Founder and General Secretary, Youth World Buddhist Sangha (Sri Lanka, Matale).
9. Khandu Wangchuk, Politics Researcher, Permanent Research Center of Bhutan and the Ministry of Happiness (Bhutan, Thimphu).
10. Dorji Sonam, Deputy Chief Post-Production Officer (Researcher), Bhutan and Gross National Happiness Research Center (Bhutan, Thimphu).
11. Inlavanh Keobunphanh, Vice President, National Construction Front of Laos (Laos).
12. Soni Sri Suresh, Public figure, Patron of the International Center (India, New Delhi).
13. Rajabhandari Dina Nath, Vice President, Society for Cooperation and Friendship with Nepal (SCFN), Russian Buddhist Temple Project Coordinator in Lumbini, Nepal (Nepal, Kathmandu).
14. Lam Kuen, PhD student, Ven. Hing Hung from the University of Hong Kong (China, Hong Kong).
15. Palzom Tsering (India, New Delhi), Researcher, International Center for Cultural Studies.
16. Zayar Aung, Doctor, Myanmar Cultural Center (Myanmar, Yangon).
17. Hoang Minh Khang, staff member, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam, Hanoi).
18. Vu Chien Thang, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
19. Hu Xuefeng, Vice President, Chinese Buddhist Association; President of the Beijing Buddhist Association, temple abbot (China, Beijing).
20. Shi Changcang, Vice President, Chinese Buddhist Association (China, Beijing).
21. Tsering Norbu, staff member, Association for the Protection of Tibetan Culture (China, Beijing).
22. Yi Xue, Vice President, Buddhist Association of China, abbot of Guanghua Temple in Beijing (China, Beijing).
23. Fan Yuhai, Vice President, Buddhist Association of China, abbot of Wanshou Temple in Beijing (China, Beijing).
24. Wang Liyuan, Deputy Head, Department of Tibetan Buddhism and Theravada, Buddhist Association of China (China, Beijing).
25. Chang Xin, Mentor, Department of Education and Training, Buddhist Association of China (China, Beijing).
26. Zhao Manquan, teacher, Yonghegong Temple in Beijing (China, Beijing).
27. Zhao Xulin, teacher, Yonghegong Temple in Beijing (China, Beijing).
28. Bai Tao, monk, Yonghegong Temple in Beijing (China, Beijing).
29. Xi Tu TantSin, Director Assistant, Myanmar Cultural Center (Moscow, Russia).
30. Marina Nikolaevna Volf, Director, Institute of Philosophy and Law, SB RAS. (Russia, Novosibirsk).
31. Lyudmila Sergeevna Veselova, Associate Professor, Higher School of Economics, St. Petersburg State University (Russia, St. Petersburg).
2. Asha Singh, Assistant Professor, University of Delhi. (India, Calcutta).
3. Bhutia Karma Dhikik, Research Fellow, Centre for North East Studies (CNES), New Delhi. (India, Delhi).
4. Gawaragiriye Pemarathana Thero, Head of the Academic Activities of the Royal College). (Sri Lanka, Colombo).
5. Pradhan Atanu, Secretary General, Mogalmari Buddhist Association (India, Calcutta).
6. Mr. Sonam Wangchuk, Deputy Secretary General of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace (India, New Delhi).
7. Siddhartha Maharjan, Secretary, former Vice-Chairman, Lumbini Development Fund, All Nepal Bhikkhu Association (Nepal, Lumbini).
8. Rev Mugunuwela Anuruddha Ther, Founder and General Secretary, Youth World Buddhist Sangha (Sri Lanka, Matale).
9. Khandu Wangchuk, Politics Researcher, Permanent Research Center of Bhutan and the Ministry of Happiness (Bhutan, Thimphu).
10. Dorji Sonam, Deputy Chief Post-Production Officer (Researcher), Bhutan and Gross National Happiness Research Center (Bhutan, Thimphu).
11. Inlavanh Keobunphanh, Vice President, National Construction Front of Laos (Laos).
12. Soni Sri Suresh, Public figure, Patron of the International Center (India, New Delhi).
13. Rajabhandari Dina Nath, Vice President, Society for Cooperation and Friendship with Nepal (SCFN), Russian Buddhist Temple Project Coordinator in Lumbini, Nepal (Nepal, Kathmandu).
14. Lam Kuen, PhD student, Ven. Hing Hung from the University of Hong Kong (China, Hong Kong).
15. Palzom Tsering (India, New Delhi), Researcher, International Center for Cultural Studies.
16. Zayar Aung, Doctor, Myanmar Cultural Center (Myanmar, Yangon).
17. Hoang Minh Khang, staff member, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam, Hanoi).
18. Vu Chien Thang, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
19. Hu Xuefeng, Vice President, Chinese Buddhist Association; President of the Beijing Buddhist Association, temple abbot (China, Beijing).
20. Shi Changcang, Vice President, Chinese Buddhist Association (China, Beijing).
21. Tsering Norbu, staff member, Association for the Protection of Tibetan Culture (China, Beijing).
22. Yi Xue, Vice President, Buddhist Association of China, abbot of Guanghua Temple in Beijing (China, Beijing).
23. Fan Yuhai, Vice President, Buddhist Association of China, abbot of Wanshou Temple in Beijing (China, Beijing).
24. Wang Liyuan, Deputy Head, Department of Tibetan Buddhism and Theravada, Buddhist Association of China (China, Beijing).
25. Chang Xin, Mentor, Department of Education and Training, Buddhist Association of China (China, Beijing).
26. Zhao Manquan, teacher, Yonghegong Temple in Beijing (China, Beijing).
27. Zhao Xulin, teacher, Yonghegong Temple in Beijing (China, Beijing).
28. Bai Tao, monk, Yonghegong Temple in Beijing (China, Beijing).
29. Xi Tu TantSin, Director Assistant, Myanmar Cultural Center (Moscow, Russia).
30. Marina Nikolaevna Volf, Director, Institute of Philosophy and Law, SB RAS. (Russia, Novosibirsk).
31. Lyudmila Sergeevna Veselova, Associate Professor, Higher School of Economics, St. Petersburg State University (Russia, St. Petersburg).
