An Initiative to Celebrate Diversity

© FUR 2018

FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSAL RESPONSIBILITY OF HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA

PILGRIMAGE I DISCUSSION I EXPLORATION I UNDERSTANDING I INSIGHTS I COEXISTENCE

INTERFAITH 14th Annual

DIALOGUE & PILGRIMAGE

in South India from 21 June – 7 July, 2018

“One Religion, like single type of food, cannot satisfy everybody. According to their varying mental dispositions, some people benefit from one kind of teaching, others from another. Each faith has the ability to produce fine, warmhearted people; and despite their espousal of often-contradictory philosophies, all religions have succeeded in doing so. Thus there is no reason to engage in divisive religious bigotry and intolerance, and every reason to cherish and respect all forms of spiritual practice.”

- His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

Contents

Programme Overview 1

Interfaith Prayers with HH The Dalai Lama 2

Programme Schedule 3

Programme Details 4

Film Screenings 16

Center Information 17

Important Contacts 21

Participants List 22

Diversity 24

Reporting Information 25

Terms & Conditions 26

About the Foundation 29

Join Us 31

Disclaimer: Programmes and arrangements are subject to change without prior notice. They are organized with our best effort and good intentions.

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Programme Overview

The Interfaith Dialogue and Pilgrimage programme seeks to provide

space for young participants to embrace religious diversity, build cross-cultural understanding and encourage spiritual growth through first-hand exploration of different faith traditions.

The two-week programme involves visits to religious centres across South India. It will start from Bengaluru and move on to Mysuru, Shravanbelagola and Bylakuppe. The period will be dedicated to lectures/discussions on each faith and attending prayers and rituals. Interactive sessions are conducted in collaboration with respective centres of faith along with a guided tour of the places of worship.

“In the Buddhist investigation of reality, we traditionally employ four principles of reasoning: dependence, function, nature and evidence; hence both approaches (spiritual and scientific) seem to work in parallel,” said the Dalai Lama. Not a far stretch from the way scientists look for evidence. In line with this, we have also included sessions of interaction with neuroscientists and psychologists of our time.

Participants are requested to prepare themselves with a basic understanding of each faith prior to the commencement of the programme. As per the norms of the tour, please read the application form very carefully and stick to the fundamental instructions. However, there are no rigid directives and participants are requested to be understanding and open-hearted.

Modest accommodation will be provided at each centre with vegetarian meals, unless otherwise arranged at nearby commercial areas. The group will travel together and use local transport, as the centres are within a relatively small geographical area. Participants are requested to dress modestly. During the programme, transportation, accommodation and meals will be arranged by the Foundation and the group will be escorted by a staff member. During the pilgrimage, some places require extensive walking to reach the destination, and we prefer applicants to be physically fit. Should the participants require further information, please do contact us.

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INTERFAITH PRAYERS WITH HH THE DALAI LAMA

On 31 March 2009, His Holiness the Dalai Lama along with some Indian friends and a few Tibetan colleagues visited eight places of prayer and worship in Delhi. They prayed for peace in

India and the happiness of its people. This was, first, a gesture of gratitude and appreciation by His

Holiness on behalf of the Tibetan people on the 50th anniversary of his arrival into exile in India. It was also a gesture,

celebrating the diversity of India and its long history of inter-faith harmony.

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14th Interfaith Pilgrimage and Dialogue: Programme Schedule (June 21- July 7, 2018)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

June

- 6:00-6:45

Yoga and Meditation - 7:20-8:00

Breakfast - 19:30-20:30

Dinner - 20:30-21:00

Reflection on the day

21 16:00 -Meet and Greet -Orientation

22 (Day 1) 9:00-17:00 Mind Science

23 (Day 2)

9:00-17:00 Christianity

24 (Day3)

9:00-13:00 Christianity 17:30-19:00 Film Screening 1

25 (Day 4) 9:00-17:00 Islam

26 (Day 5) 9:00-17:00 Islam

27 (Day 6) 9:00-15:00 Sikhism 17:30-19:00 Film Screening 2

28 (Day 7) 9:00-17:00 Judaism 17:30-19:00 Film Screening 3

29 (Day 8) 10:00-16:00 Hinduism Ramakrishna Math 17:30-19:00 Film Screening 4

30 (Day 9) Arrival at Krishnamurti Foundation 9:00-17:00 Nature and Spirituality

1 July (Day 10) Arrival at Jain ashram (On the bus- Film Screening 5) 9:00-17:00 Jainism

July

2 (Day 11)

9:00-15:00 Jain ashram Leave for Bylakuppe at 16:00 (on the bus- Film Screening 6)

3 (Day 12) Tour of Bylakuppe: 9:00- TCV 11:00- Karuna 14:00- Namdoling Sera 17:30-19:00 Film Screening 7

4 (Day 13) 9:00-17:00 Buddhism

5 (Day 14) 9:00-17:00 Buddhism

6 (Day 15) -HH’s B’day celebration -Understanding HH’s view on religious harmony. -Back to Bengaluru after lunch at 14:00 (0n the bus- Film Screening 8)

7 (Day 16)

9:00-15:00 Paalam

17:00-18:00 -End of programme

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Programme Details MEDITATION AND YOGA 22- 29 June 6:00 - 6:45 Venue: Tibetan Youth Hostel, Bangalore

The main philosophy of yoga is simple: mind, body and spirit are one and cannot be clearly separated. Yet there is a multitude of philosophical ideas developed by looking into the deeper dimensions of the body, mind and spirit.

“ …..The best time for practicing meditation is in the morning, in a quiet place, when the mind is very clear and alert. It helps not to have eaten too much the night before nor to sleep too much; this makes the mind lighter and sharper the next morning. Gradually the mind will become more and more stable; mindfulness and memory will become clearer”.

– His Holiness the Dalai Lama

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Programme Details MIND SCIENCE 22 June

Venue: Lecture Hall 1, Administrative Block, NIMHANS, Bangalore

“With the ever growing impact of science on our lives, religion and spirituality

have a greater role to play reminding us of our humanity. There is no contradiction between the two. Each gives us valuable insights into the other. Both science and the teachings of the Buddha tell us of the fundamental unity of all things.”

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Time Session Speaker

09.30 – 09.40 Welcome Dr. Bindu M. Kutty Prof and Head, Dept. of Neurophysiology

09.40 – 10.00 Sleep and well-being from mind-brain perspective

Bindu M Kutty

10.00 – 10.20 Art and science of thought management

Ajay Kumar Nair, Neurophysiology

10.20 – 10.40 In search of insight Rahul Venugopal, Neurophysiology

10.40 – 11.00 Breathe easy - the science of how breath influences the mind

Saketh Reddy, Neuro- physiology

11.00 – 11.20 Yoga and mental health Dr. Shivarama Varambally, Professor of Psychiatry

11.20 - 11.30 TEA- BREAK at Lecture Hall- 2, NIMHANS Admin. Block & Group Photo Session

11.30 - 11.50 Dreams and reality at the crossroads Gulshan Kumar, Neuro-physiology

11.50 – 12.10 Self and non-self - perspectives from Schizophrenia

Arun Sasidharan, Neuro-physiology

12.30 – 12.50 Seasons and moods – biological rhythms

Subhadeep Duttagupta, Neurophysiology

12.50 - 13.15 Interactive Discussion with Participants 13.15 – 14.15 LUNCH BREAK at Lecture Hall- 2, NIMHANS Admin. Block

14.30 - 16.30 Visit to Human Brain Museum, Dept. of Neuropathology , NRC, NIMHANS

Dr.Anita Mahadevan, Professor ,Dept. of Neuropathology

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Programme Details CHRISTIANITY 23-24 June Venue: Asha Kiran Special Needs School Auditorium, Horamavu, Bangalore

Time Session Speaker 8:00 Visit to Library of United

Theological College

10:00- 10:30 TEA BREAK 10:30 – 10:45 Introductions & Brief about

Neighbours Forum Mr. William Paul K P & Dr. Dexter Maben

10:45 – 11:30 Session One: History of the Bible Mr. Adrian Bogi, South Asia Director, Biblica

11:45 - 12:30 Session Two: Christian Theology/ Faith (From Creation to Restoration)

Dr. Dexter Maben, Presbyter-in-charge, Shaffer Memorial Church, Prof. Biblical Studies, UTC

12:30 – 13:30 LUNCH 13:30 – 14:30 Session Three: Christian Ethics &

Christian Mission – the history of the church and mission (Global and In India)

Dr. Atul Aghamkar, Director, National Center for Urban Transformation

14:45 – 15:30 Q & A – Panel Discussion 5-6 member panel to respond to the questions

15:30 – 16:00 TEA BREAK 16:00 – 17:00 The Anchor of Common Prophets

for Interfaith Dialogue. –Public Talk

Dr Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Author, Researcher & Former Assistant Professor of Economics at Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore

24th June, Sunday: 9 am to 11:00 am- Church Visit

"If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?"

1 John 3:17 (NLT)

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Programme Details ISLAM 25–26 June (9 am- 5 pm)

Introduction & Welcome Setting the Scene/ Capturing Expected Outcomes Concept of God and purpose of life Spiritual beings and concept of soul and the journey of aging and death Worship in Islam Sharia Law – Two sources of guidance Quran & Science - Is Quran the God's word? Status of Women in Islam Clearing Misconceptions about Islam Questions/Discussion

- Visit to a mosque

"O mankind! We created you from a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes that you may know and honor each other (not that you should

despise one another). Indeed the most honorable of you in the sight of God is the most righteous."

(Quran, 49:13)

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Programme Details

SIKHISM 27 June

Venue: Gurudwara Singh Sabha

Time Session 10:00-12:00 - Sikhism: an introduction

- History of Sikhism - Philosophy and teachings/ Scriptures - Q&A

12-12:20 Tea Break/ Refreshments 12:20-13:30 - Sikh customs and rituals: their symbolism and meanings

- Sikh diaspora - Sikh in History: famous men and women - Q&A

13:30-14:30 Lunch Break

14:30-15:00 - Observation in the gurudwara/ attend keertan - Q&A

As fragrance abides in the flow, as reflection is within the mirror,

So does your Lord abide within you, Why search for him without? Guru Nanak

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Programme Details JUDAISM 28 June

Venue: TCV Hostel, Koramangala, Bengaluru

“Who is wise? One who learns from every man… Who is strong? One who overpowers his inclinations… Who is rich? One who is satisfied with his lot… Who is honorable? One who honors his fellows.”

9-10: Session 1 - Introduction to Judaism. The meaning of Israel. The need for a promised land. Why was

it called a land flowing with "Milk" and "Honey”? The choice of Abraham. Why did his name change from Abram to Abraham? The Covenant. The significance of the 42 generations 14*3 = 42 Adam to Jesus.

- Activity with the participants.

10-10:20 Tea Break 10:20 - 11:20: Session 2

- Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, David, Kings, Prophets, Empires. The Code of Genesis Ch 5. The Pattern of Job 38:32 The Position behind Genesis 14:14 "318". John 21:10 "153"

- Questions: 15 Minutes

11:30 am - 12:30: Session 3

- Destruction of the Temple AD 70, Jewish Diaspora, Crusades, Spanish Inquisition, Worms massacre, Cossack Uprising, Hassidism, The Jewish Pale, Lovers of Zion. York Program, expulsion of Jews from France, readmission of Jews to Britain, Dream of Zion. The holocaust, Kindertransport (also suggested being mentioned are the Russian pale and the trickle of Jews from the time of the 1st World War). Isaiah 66:8 Shall a nation be born in one day?

12:30- 13:30: Session 4 - Days of repentance, Hanukkah, Passover, Purim, Rosh Hashanah, Sabbath, Sukkoth,

Yom Kippur. Some indications of the future timelines for Israel with relation to world events and prophecy from the Old and New Testament.

- Responses and Interaction: 15 Minutes

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– Ben Zoma, Ethics of the Fathers, 4:1 Programme Details HINDUISM 29 June

Venue: Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor Rd., Bengaluru

Time Session 10- 10:30 - Arrival and assembling in the hall

- Vedic Hymns - Introduction to the Center

10:30-12:00 - What is Hinduism? - History of Dharma - Concept of God - Q&A

12-12:20 Tea Break/ Refreshments

12:20-13:30 - Primary texts of Hinduism - Hindu Epics - Hindu customs and rituals: their symbolism and

meanings - Q&A

13:30-14:30 Lunch Break

14:30-15:30 - Hindu beliefs and pilgrimages - Guided Meditation - Q&A

15:30-16:00 - Conclusion - Vedic Hymns

"Truth, purity and unselfishness - wherever these are present, there is no power below or above the sun to crush the possessor thereof." - Swami Vivekananda

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Programme Details NATURE & SPIRITUALITY

30 June- 1 July

Venue: The Study, Krishna Murti Foundation, Bengaluru

Time Session

8:30-9:30 Breakfast

9:30-11:00 Introduction & sharing

11:00-11:30 Tea break

11:30-13:00 Dialogue together

13:00-13:45 Lunch break

14:00-16:00 Nature and art

16:00-16:30 Tea break

14:30-18:30 Walk / free time

19:00-20:00 Quiet time & video

20:00-20:45 Dinner

Second Day: July 1, 2018

6:30-7:30 Nature walk/quiet sitting / yoga

8:30-9:30 Breakfast

“Total negation is the essence of the positive. When there is negation of all

those things that thought has brought about psychologically, only then is there love, which is compassion and intelligence.”

- J. Krishnamurti

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Programme Details JAINISM 1–2 July

Venue: Jain Mutt, Shravanabelagola

Time (July 2) Sessions

6-7 Meditation

7:30-8:30 Breakfast

8:30-10 - Lecture on Principles, Practices and Philosophy of Jainism - Q&A

10-10:20 Tea Break 10:20- 12:30 - Lecture on Jain Traditions, sects, cultural beliefs

- Q&A

12:30-13:30 Lunch 13:30-15:00 - Lecture on Jainism in India and the contemporary world

- Q&A - Conclusion

16:00 - Departure to Bylakuppe

“Dharma has been the foundation of the Indian culture”.

Sri Swasthishree Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swamiji

Time (July 1) Sessions 12:30 Arrival at the Jain Mutt 13- 14 Lunch 14-16 - Introduction to the Jain Mutt

- Lectures on: 1. Introduction to Jainism 2. History of the Religion

- Q&A

16- 19 Guided tour to the Jain temple and around Shravanabelgola 19:30- 20:30 Dinner

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Programme Details TOUR 3 July

Time Places

7-30-8:30 Breakfast

8:30 Leave for Karuna Homes

9-10:30 Tibetan Children’s Village School Bylakuppe www.sos.org.in

11-12:30 Karuna Home for the Disabled, www.karunahome.org

13-14 Lunch 14-17

Namdroling Golden Temple www.namdroling.org Namdroling Nunnery Sera Jey Monastery www.serajeymonastery.org Sera Mey Monastery www.serameymonastery.org

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BUDDHISM 4-5 July

Venue: Sera Jey Yiga-Choeling Centre - Sera Jey Monastic University, Bylakuppe

“There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain

and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.”- HH the XIVth Dalai Lama

Time 4 July 2018 5 July 2018 Session Session

6.45-7:30 Meditation on Equanimity

Meditation on Compassion and Loving Kindness

7:30-8:30 Breakfast Breakfast 8:40-9:00 Welcome Speech

9:00-10:30 Monastic Life and Education Programme

Compassion and Bodhicitta

10:30-10:45 Tea Break Tea Break 10:45-12.15 Introduction to Tibetan

Buddhism Interaction with the monks from Sera Jey Translation Center

12.15: 13:45 Lunch Break Lunch Break 13:45-15:00 Buddhist Science Four Noble Truths

15-15:15 Tea Break Tea Break 15:15-16:45 History and Chronology of

Buddhism Reviewing the Interfaith Programme

16:45-17 Break Break 17:18:30 Visiting Temples and Observing

Debate Session

19:00 Dinner Dinner

Programme Details

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Programme Details PAALAM - EXPLORING OUR JOURNEYS 7 July

Venue: TCV Hostel, Koramangala, Bengaluru

Time Session

9- 9:30 Introductions and Ice breaking

9:30-10:30 Listening and Attention: Key to openness and understanding

10:30-11:15 The River’s Journey: Revisiting and Reflecting on the interfaith programme

11:15-11:30 Tea Break

11:30-13 Takeaways: Creative expression of explorations (preparations) Creative expression of explorations (presentations)

13-14 Lunch Break

14-14:30 Gratitude Charts

14:30-15 Commitment Circle

“I appreciate any organization or individual people who sincerely make an effort to promote harmony between humanity, and particularly harmony between the various religions. I consider it very sacred work and very important work.” - The Dalai Lama

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Film Screenings

S.No. Film About Duration (Mins.)

Screening Date

1 Jesus in India Christianity 97 24/6

2 Decoding the Past: Secrets of the Koran

Islam 91 27/6

3 Roots of Love Sikhism 26 28/6

4 Kabbalah Me Judaism 80 29/6

5 Dharm Hinduism 105 1/7

6 On An Express Highway Jainism 30 2/7

7 The Buddha Buddhism 120 3/7

8 Mystical Brain Mind and Science 52 6/7

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MIND SCIENCE

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS)

THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND NEURO SCIENCES (NIMHANS) is a multidisciplinary institute for patient care and academic pursuit in the field of mental health and neurosciences.

NIMHANS is synonymous with providing high standards of clinical care, quality training and cutting-edge research in the frontier areas. Combined priorities for comprehensive patient care, manpower development and research, stem from the commitment to an integrated and multidisciplinary approach which addresses societal needs. The advances in genomics, computational neuroscience, mathematical modelling, neuroimaging, molecular biology and a host of new disciplines including public health, are being translated to help humanity in need and promote the growth of knowledge.

The Central Government recognized its eminent academic position, growth and contributions, and declared it a ‘Deemed University’ in 1994. In 2012, NIMHANS was conferred the status of an ‘Institute of National Importance’. CHRISTIANITY

UNITED THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE (UTC) is a seminary founded in 1910 situated in the southern city of Bangalore in the state of Karnataka in South India and affiliated to the nation's first University, the Senate of Serampore College (University) {a University under Section 2 (f) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956} with degree-granting authority validated by a Danish Charter and ratified by the Government of West Bengal. Since 1976, it has been granted the status of an autonomous college under the University. The college has welcomed world leaders. Mahatma Gandhi visited it in 1927 and declared, “To live the gospel is the most effective way…I can say that the life of service and uttermost simplicity is the best preaching”. India Post released a centenary commemorative stamp in honor of the United Theological College (UTC) on 8 July 2011.

ISLAM ISLAMIC VOICE is being published from Bangalore and is dedicated to promoting the cause of Islam & Muslims Since January 1987. Islamic Voice carries many articles of everlasting value. They could be read, referred and used in varied forms over and over again. You, your family and coming generations can benefit from the contents anytime. SIKHISM Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Road, Near M G Road Ulsoor Bengaluru 560008 Karnataka

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GURDWARA SRI GURU SINGH SABHA The largest Sikh shrine in Bangalore, the Sri Guru Singh Sabha, is situated on the banks of the Ulsoor Lake. The sprawling white building on the edges of the lake, is indeed a well-known place on the City’s landscape. Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurudwara at Ulsoor was built in 1943 by A G Russell and was inaugurated in 1945. "While the Jollys and the Sahani families were the main forces behind the construction of the Gurudwara, all the community members and the Kohli and Chandoks families financed it under the leadership of Ahulwalia and the Gill family from the neighboring Haudin Road Sikh foundation. It was only later in 1975, that the first floor of the Gurudwara was built. The monument is known for its splendid structure - it has added to the beauty of the area and Kensington Road where it is situated, which is also popularly known as Gurudwara Road. Being the biggest Gurudwara in City, a huge gathering of Sikhs come here on Wednesdays for prayer and the ‘langar’ on Sundays. All the devotees are offered free meals on Sundays, in what is known as the ‘Langar Sewa’. Around 1000 people visit the Gurudwara on Sunday mornings, while more than 2,000-3000 people visit in the afternoon and seek blessings post blessings they have Guru Ka Langar(Meals). JUDAISM Dr. Jaideep Jesudoss Ph.D Ordained Minister (Reverend. Short form Rev) BA Journalism Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration M Div Theology Professor of Religion and Philosophy Theology Institute of Advanced Studies, Kenya. MA Religion and Theology Ph.D Religion and Philosophy Area of Research and Interest, "Wave frequencies in music and its correspondence to the Worship Experience. " HINDUISM Ramakrishna Math Ulsoor, Swami Vivekananda Road, Ulsoor, Bangalore - 560 008 Karnataka RAMAKRISHNA MATH, Ulsoor, Bangalore, is a branch of the twin organizations Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur, Howrah, West Bengal, India. Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission form the core of a worldwide spiritual movement, which aims at the harmony of religions, harmony of the East and the West, harmony of the ancient and the modern, spiritual fulfillment, all-round development of human faculties, social equality, and peace for all humanity, without any distinctions of creed, caste, race or nationality. Various philanthropic activities are undertaken based on the life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda with the two-fold motto " Liberation of Oneself and Service to Mankind "

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This centre was declared an independent centre under the Belur Math from Jan 1st 1999 and was renamed as Ramakrishna Math (earlier known as Vivekananda Ashram), Ulsoor on 16th December 2003. NATURE & SPIRITUALITY Krishnamurti Foundation India Thatguni Post, Kanakpura Road, Bengaluru-560082 KRISHNAMURTI FOUNDATION INDIA The Study Centre, Bangalore at Haridvanam has been created, based on J. Krishnamurti’s vision. The Study Centre provides an atmosphere of reflection and inquiry into a deep study of the Teachings. The Study is placed in a quiet side of the Valley, a lush green land of 100 acres. It is located 25 kilometers from Bangalore City and is a veritable oasis of beauty as are other centres of the Krishnamurti Foundation. In it, is a tranquility and silence that is conducive to an inquiring mind. Besides ‘The Study’, there is ‘The Valley School’, which is a day boarding school with 350 students. The Study is an integral part of the Bangalore Centre having close links with the School. It came into existence as a Study Centre after Krishnaji's death in 1986 and now houses a library of books and several well equipped & tastefully designed rooms where one can watch videos, hold serious discussions or simply be quiet. There is no instructor or schedule. One may spend time in retreat or listening or sitting quietly by oneself. Regular workshops, gatherings, and seminars are arranged throughout the year. JAINISM Jagadguru Karmayogi Swastisri Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Mahaswamiji President: S.D.J.M.I. Managing Committee Jain Mutt, Shravanabelagola Hassan District, Karanataka SHRAVANABELAGOLA has two hills, Chandragiri and Vindhyagiri. Acharya Bhadrabahu and his pupil Chandragupta Maurya are believed to have meditated there. Chandragupta Basadi, which was dedicated to Chandragupta Maurya, was originally built there by Ashoka in the third century BC. Chandragiri also has memorials to numerous monks and Śrāvakas who have meditated there since the fifth century AD, including the last king of the Rashtrakuta dynasty of Manyakheta. Chandragiri also has a famous temple built by Chavundaraya HIS HOLINESS SWASTHISHREE CHARUKEERTH1 BHATTARAKA SWAMIJI, Chairman of Managing Committee Trust (R), an organization established for the develop Shravanabelagola Sri Kshethra. A rare scholar, profound knowledge of Jain philosophy in Kannada, Hindi, Sanskrit and Prakrit as well as in English. His deep interest in education is reflected in the setting up of schools, college nursing, engineering college and other institutes. The mobile medical van for the benefits of the rural folk in and around Shravanabelagoa, run by the Mutt is testimony to his social commitment. His dynamism is manifest in the various works under progress, construction of a huge library rest houses and similar developmental schemes for the comfort of pilgrims.

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BUDDHISM Sera Jey Monastic University For Advanced Buddhist Studies & Practice, P.O. Bylakuppe - 571104, Mysore District (KS SERA JEY MONASTERY follows its centuries old tradition and culture dating back to its great period in Tibet, to this present day without much significant change. The monks of Sera Jey Monastery are deeply engaged in the study of Buddhist philosophy expounded by the great pundits of the ancient Indian monastic university, Nalanda Monastery. The monastery's abbot (Khenpo) is the spiritual head monk of the monastery and also the chairman of the institute as a whole. He is appointed for a term of seven years, by a particular system prevailing in the Monastic tradition. His appointment is preceded by a formal & characteristic monastic system, where some (about 5 in no) of the most eligible senior & learned monks of the Monastery are short-listed by the General Board Members. These short- listed candidates are forwarded to His Holiness The Dalai Lama, who will select one likely candidate. The selected candidate will henceforth take the Abbotship of the Monastery for the full service term of 7 years. ACCOMODATION: SOS Tibetan Youth Hostel No. 7, Sampangiramaiah Garden Srinivagalu Viveknagar Post Bengaluru– 560047 Karnataka SOS TIBETAN YOUTH HOSTEL Since the majority of the Tibetans in exile live in the southern state of Karnataka, there is a large number of students seeking admission in different colleges in Bangalore University. The Youth Hostel has the capacity to accommodate around 200 students and also has an office for the south zone Coordinating Officer of the Tibetan settlements. Yiga Choeling Guest House Sera Jey Monastic University For Advanced Buddhist Studies & Practice, P.O. Bylakuppe - 571104, Mysore District (KS), India YIGA CHOELING GUEST CENTRE The Center is a multipurpose platform, from where special Dharma (spiritual), and Social programs are administered, to meet the longed aspiration of the numerous devotees, enthusiasts and visitors.

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Important Contacts

SL. No.

Faiths/Location Title Name Job Title Company Mobile

1 During the Programme

Ms. Norzin Dickyi Programme Manager

Foundation for Universal Responsibility

9818924683

2 During the Programme

Mr. Tsering Namgyal Programme Officer

Foundation for Universal Responsibility

8448504193

3 Accommodation Mr. Dhondup Administrator Tibetan TCV Youth Hostel 9886355156

4 Accommodation Shree Mahavir RT Secretary SDJMIM Trust ®, Jain Muth 9611051798

5 Accommodation Geshe Phuga Manager Yiga Choeling Centre Guest House

9538333582

6 Main Office-

Delhi Mr. Devendar Kumar Office Assistant

Foundation for Universal Responsibility

9818722141

7 Bengaluru Police Control Room 100

8 Bengaluru Fire 101

9 Bengaluru Accident 103

10 Bengaluru City Railway Station 22870068

11 Bengaluru Government of India Tourist Office

2558 5417

12 Bengaluru Telephone helpline 1959

13 Bengaluru Ambulance pager 9624 252316

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Participants List

S. No.

First Name

Last Name Gender Nationality Blood Group

Qualification/

Occupation

College/ Organisation

Mob. No. Email Emergency Number

1 Heer Brahmbhatt F Indian A- BBA Ahmedabad University

9408676007 heer.b19@bkmiba.edu.in 9825092222

2 Aastha Yadav F Indian A+ BFA College of Arts (Delhi)

9643963486 aasthasdcb@yahoo.com 8860397957

3 Anando Ghosh M Indian o+ BA HISLOP college (Nagpur University)

7387667823 ghosh.anando5@gmail.com

8600017486

4 Ayush Jain M Indian o+ MA (Comparative Literature)

University of Delhi

9999430400 jnayush.14@gmail.com 9811311133

5 Dekey Palmo F Tibetan o+ M.Sc(Operational Research)

Ramjas (University of Delhi)

9599496310 dekeypalmo14@gmail.com

9906977863

6 Jampa Thakchoe M Tibetan/Monk

A+ Monk Sera Jey Monastery

9972960705 jampathak@gmail.com 7760549766

7 Jampa Dorjee M Tibetan/Monk

o+ Monk Sera Jey Monastery

9741798350 gyesangdorjee12@gmail.com

9113086472

8 Jamyang Tenzin

Lama M Tibetan B+ Program Manager

Edulift Nepal 977 9803811209

tojamyangtenzin@gmail.com

9437265814

9 Jyoti Yadav F Indian B+ MA(Dev't Studies)

TISS 8447426238 jyotiyadav387@gmail.com 9869815458

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10 Le Thi Kim Ngan F Vietnamese O+ MA Education

Pune University

9284926907 tamlac.pune@gmail.com 9890178190

11 Ngawang

Yangkyi F Tibetan O+ MA (His.) University of Delhi

8077287311 yangkyi77@gmail.com 9774002495

12 Shouman

Jawed F Indian A- MA (Gender Studies)

Ambedkar University

9582844489 sjawed.16@stu.aud.ac.in 9999272093

13 Nirpendra

Kumar M Indian A+ B.Ed Jamia Milia Islamia (Delhi)

9911179121 lodhinirpendrapatel@gmail.com

9450266195

14 Penpa Tsering M Tibetan O+ B.A (H) Psych.

Keshav Mahavidyalaya (DU)

9958556059 penpatseringpast@gmail.com

9632296623

15 Raj Shah M Indian O+ Research Intern

School of Arts and Sciences (Ahmedabad University)

9586571585 rajshah00110@gmail.com 7984576529

16 Subham Gupta M Indian O+ B.Tech (Engineering)

The National Insitute of Engineering, Mysuru

9880546490 subhamgupta053@gmail.com

9339977022

17 Tsering Lhamo F Tibetan/Nun AB nun Dolmaling Nunnery

9459324293 dolmaling1993@gmail.com

18 Tsering Chonzome F Tibetan/Nun O+ nun Dolmaling Nunnery

8319419327

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Total Participants 20 Male 10 Female 10 Average age 24

Participant Type Buddhist Monks 2 Buddhist Nuns 2 lay people 16

Nationality Indian 11 Tibetan 8 Foreign 1

Religion Wise Atheist 1 Buddhist 9 Hindu 9 Muslim 1

State-wise Distribution India (8)

Delhi 7 Maharashtra 3 Gujarat 3 Karnataka 3 Bihar 1 Himachal Pradesh 2

Nepal (1)

Organizational Representation

S.No. Organization

1 Ahmedabad University

2 College of Arts, Delhi

3 Dolmaling Nunnery, Dharamsala

4 Edulift, Nepal

5 HISLOP College, Nagpur University

6 Jamia Milia Islamia, Delhi

7 Keshav Mahavidyalaya, Delhi University

8 Pune University

9 Ramjas College, Delhi University

10 SAL engineering and Technical Institute, Ahmedabad

11 School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad

12 Sera Jey Monastery, Bylakuppe

13 Ambedkar University, Delhi

14 The National Institute of Engineering, Mysuru

15 TISS, Mumbai

16 Magadh University, Bodh Gaya

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Reporting Information Date/Time/Address: 21 June, 2018 2:00 pm, SOS Tibetan Youth Hostel No. 7, Sampangiramaiah Garden, Srinivagalu Viveknagar Post, Bengaluru–47 Tel: 91-80-22720497 / 22720495 / 22720494 Mobile: 91-9886355156 (Mr. Dhondup, Administrator)/ 9818924683 (Norzin, FURHHDL) How to reach the Hostel: From Bangalore City Railway Station: Take a Cab or Auto Rickshaw Important roads on the way: Rao Bahadur DGT Road, Sheshadri Road, Nrupatunga Road, District Office Road, Magrath Road, Nilsandra Road, 12th Main Road, 6th Cross Road, 7th Main Road, 9th Main Road, 8th Cross Road From Bangalore Airport: Take a City Volvo Bus www.mybmtc.com Bus Number: BIAS-7: Koramangala – Bangalore International Airport Landmarks near SOS Tibetan Youth Hostel: Viveknagar Post, Koramangla, Maharaja Restaurant, Behind Mantri Apartment is the SOS Hostel

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Terms and Conditions INFORMATION: Programme Dates: June 21- July 7, 2018 If selected you must report on 21 June 2:00 pm at SOS Tibetan Youth Hostel, No. 7,

Sampangiramaiah Garden, Srinivagalu Viveknagar Post, Bengaluru–47, Tel: 91-80-22720497 / 22720495 / 22720494, Mobile: 91-9886355156 The Orientation Session will be held on 21 June in the Auditorium of the SOS Tibetan Youth Hostel @ 4:00 pm. The Foundation will pay for return travel to Bengaluru from Bylakuppe and arrange and pay for basic boarding (vegetarian breakfast/lunch/dinner) & lodging for the duration of the programme on a best effort basis. Expect the basics in keeping with monastic, ashram and hostel standards. You may need to supplement these meals at your cost. Accommodation for male & female participants will be arranged separately. For participants residing outside Bengaluru, the Foundation is unable to cover travel expenses to and from Bengaluru. Accommodation for all participants has been arranged at the SOS Tibetan Youth Hostel from 21 to 29 June and 6-7 July. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 am and dinner at 7:00 pm. In Bengaluru, we urge participants to be ready for departure to the centres at 8:00 am. On 30 June, at 7:30 am, the group will leave for the Krishnamurti Foundation. On 1 July, after breakfast, at 9:30 am, the group will leave for Jain Mutt, Shravanabelagola. On 2 July, the group will leave for Bylakuppe at 4 pm. On 6 July, the group will leave for Bangalore at 2 pm. The last day of programme is 7 July. To allow for possible delays, the participants should plan onward journey from Bengaluru after 5:00 pm on the same day. Participants should carry a first-aid kit (with essential medicines), torch, mosquito coil/repellent cream, umbrella/raincoat, walking shoes and waterproof sandals/slippers. A sleeping bag, shawl or light/portable blanket will also be useful. Participants must carry Govt ID with them at all times (college ID plus aadhaar card/driver’s license and passport for foreign nationals). All schedules and programmes are subject to change. These will be communicated to participants as soon as possible. Role of Group Leaders: Group Leaders will collect the mobile numbers and addresses of the participants and stay in regular contact with the Foundation office, particularly if there is an emergency. They will inform group members about each day’s schedule and ensure punctuality for sessions and meal-times. We urge Group Leaders and all participants to provide additional help to those in need.

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Terms and Conditions CONDUCT REQUIREMENTS: Participants must commit themselves to abide by the spirit of the Programme, which is to

listen deeply, and observe; engage in healthy discussions and respect the sensitivities of others; ask questions with humility in a genuine spirit of enquiry; enjoy and participate fully in all activities; observe courtesy and respect customs at places of worship and throughout the Programme. Conscientiously attend all programme sessions/events. If you cannot attend a particular session, please inform the team leader with a signed completed session absence form. Please respect and abide by protocols requested by team leaders and the Foundation staff. Wear the Interfaith Programme badge at all times. Please wear appropriate clothing at the places of worship. For instance, participants may be required to wear a head scarf and remove their shoes. We request participants to not waste parshad or food at the centers. We urge participants to respectfully watch the spiritual films which are screened on the bus during travel to various centers. Stay connected with the group and participate in the programme in a spirit of community. Participants are required to follow the rules and regulations of the centers where they will stay and of the institutions where the programmes are conducted. For example, please refrain from bringing outsiders or participants of the other gender into the rooms. Please do not litter and create noise at your places of stay. These are sacred spaces with modest facilities and simple food. Please use water judiciously as it is scarce. Participants are welcome to bring along any gadgets of their choice (laptop, tablet, camera) but at their own risk. The Foundation or the concerned organisations/centres will not be responsible for any theft or damage. In case of any unforeseen circumstances or emergencies, please inform the authorities (at the place of stay and at the Foundation). The Foundation will have the right to request and, if necessary, insist that a participant—who deviates from the spirit of the programme, its code of conduct and/or engages in inappropriate behaviour—leave the programme at his/her own cost and expense without assigning any reason. In extreme cases, legal action may be taken. The organizers’ decision on all and any matters will be final and binding. The Foundation for Universal Responsibility organizes the Interfaith programme as a public service, on a best effort basis making all the essential arrangements through third parties and meets the costs of these. The participant agrees to be responsible for his/her own safety and security at all times and not to engage in any activity that might put them at risk. The participant agrees to reimburse the Foundation and indemnify it against any legal action, claims or expenditures arising out of the personal actions and activities of the participants, especially those activities not initiated by the Foundation and/or during private time. The applicant agrees that the Foundation will have no liability, financial, legal or otherwise including but not limited to or arising from any or all arrangements made by the Foundation. This will cover loss or damage to personal items, accidents or illness etc. or any additional expenses incurred by the participant therein and on travel, board, lodging, medical imperative—during, after or associated with the project.

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Terms and Conditions REQUIREMENT OF PROGRAMME / FOR CERTIFICATION: Please read the Programme brochure thoroughly. Participants who successfully complete the programme are requested to write a

report at the end of the Programme. Please email this report as a MS Word file (Georgia Font 12, 1200 words) attachment to the Foundation. A certificate of participation will be provided to those participants who successfully complete the Programme and submit the narrative report reflecting on their experiences and learnings

About The Foundation

"This Foundation will implement projects to benefit people everywhere,

focusing especially on assisting nonviolent methods, on improving communications between religion and science,

on securing human rights and democratic freedoms, and on conserving and restoring our precious Mother Earth."

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

VISION Foster the celebration of diversity, the spirit of universal responsibility and the understanding

of interdependence across faiths, creeds and religions.

Support personal transformation in ways that facilitate larger processes of social change.

Develop and sustain peacebuilding and coexistence initiatives in regions of violent conflict

and social unrest.

Encourage and cultivate Ahimsa (nonviolence) as a guiding principle for interaction among

human beings and with their environments.

Offer inclusive and holistic paradigms of education that prioritize experiential learning,

cross-cultural dialogue, and a global ethic of peace and justice.

Build capacity for conflict transformation, human rights and democratic freedom through

partnerships with civil society groups across the globe.

Explore new frontiers on understanding of the mind by building bridges between science

and spirituality.

Support the professional development of future leaders and decision-makers through

scholarships and fellowships.

Create media products and educational materials that promote the objectives of the

Foundation.

Nurture an understanding of the relevance and value of Tibetan civilizational

heritage to contemporary issues and predicaments.

About The Foundation MISSION To promote universal responsibility in a manner that respects difference and

encourages a diversity of beliefs, practices and approaches.

To build a global ethic of nonviolence, coexistence, gender equity and peace by

facilitating secular processes that cultivate personal and social ethical values.

To enrich educational paradigms that tap the transformative potential of the human

mind.

The Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness the Dalai Lama is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, non-denominational organization established with the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to His Holiness in 1989. In the spirit of the Charter of the United Nations, the Foundation brings together men and women of different faiths, professions and nationalities, through a range of initiatives and mutually sustaining collaborations that seek to foster an inclusive, just and non-violent world.

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