I'd like to share with you an announcement about an upcoming event, that I plan to attend. The questions in the blurb sounds somewhat speculative and theoretical, but I hope the discussion will be more heartfelt. The following is my translation from the original Hebrew announcement:
War and Ethics in the Buddhist View
The first event in the 2009 series: "Many Paths- One Dharma"
Jacob Raz, Simi Levi, Boaz Amichai, Yuval Ido Tal.
Moderators: Avi Peer and Ilan Lutenberg
Friday, February 13, 2009, 9:30am
Seminar Hakibbutzim Teachers' College,
Namir Street 149, Tel Aviv
www.buddhism-israel.org
Buddhism offers a practical way of life that does not avoid dealing with those situations in life that are difficult and threatening, and provoke sharp ethical and moral dilemmas. In the gathering we will discuss such issues, from the Buddhist point of view.
- What lies between going to war to protect our lives vs. killing innocent people on the other side?
- How (if at all) can one maintain an ethical stance (sila) in the heart of fear and violence?
- The principle of non-violence (ahimsa) - does it come into play at the time of war, and if so, how?
- Suffering and Compassion- are they relative or absolute?
- War and the law of Karma - when and how will we pay the price, if at all?
"May Paths- One Dharma" is a series of gatherings on various topics from the perspectives of the different traditions of Buddhism. Each meeting includes guided meditation practice, a panel discussion with teachers in different Buddhist traditions, and time for questions and answers.
The cost of the gatherings is NIS 25 to cover expenses.
The panelists:
Jacob Raz- professor of Japanese studies and Zen Buddhism in the East Asian Department of Tel Aviv University. The author of many books and essays on Buddhism and Zen Buddhism. Teaches Dharma from the psychological perspective in the Psycho-Dharma institute, which he founded and directs. Partner in many activities that promote dialogue and tolerance in Israeli society.
Simi Levi- has been practicing and studying the Dharma for the last 20 years, 4 of which as a Buddhist nun in the Theravada tradition in Thailand. Developer of the "Language of Mindfulness" program, which applies mindfulness practices in educational settings. Leads workshops for educational and professional teams. Teachers Dharma and Vipassana meditation at the Israeli Insight Society.
Boaz Amichai- teaches and is completing a PhD at the department for East Asian Studies at Tel Aviv University. Co-founder and, until recently director, of the "Friends of the Dharma" organization that brings teachers to Israel and organizes courses in all aspect of Tibetan Buddhism. Teaches meditation and Dharma in workshops and courses and dedicates his time to one of the central topics in Tibetan Buddhism, the awareness of death.
Yuval Ido Tal- researches and teaches in the fields of Buddhist philosophy and psychology. Teaches Buddhist and Zen Buddhist meditation. Translates traditional and modern texts in these fields. Studies and teaches in the Japanese Zen Buddhist tradition.
Places are limited in this program, so please register in advance through our website.
www.buddhism-israel.org
Thank you,
The Buddhism in Israel team.
War and Ethics in the Buddhist View
The first event in the 2009 series: "Many Paths- One Dharma"
Jacob Raz, Simi Levi, Boaz Amichai, Yuval Ido Tal.
Moderators: Avi Peer and Ilan Lutenberg
Friday, February 13, 2009, 9:30am
Seminar Hakibbutzim Teachers' College,
Namir Street 149, Tel Aviv
www.buddhism-israel.org
Buddhism offers a practical way of life that does not avoid dealing with those situations in life that are difficult and threatening, and provoke sharp ethical and moral dilemmas. In the gathering we will discuss such issues, from the Buddhist point of view.
- What lies between going to war to protect our lives vs. killing innocent people on the other side?
- How (if at all) can one maintain an ethical stance (sila) in the heart of fear and violence?
- The principle of non-violence (ahimsa) - does it come into play at the time of war, and if so, how?
- Suffering and Compassion- are they relative or absolute?
- War and the law of Karma - when and how will we pay the price, if at all?
"May Paths- One Dharma" is a series of gatherings on various topics from the perspectives of the different traditions of Buddhism. Each meeting includes guided meditation practice, a panel discussion with teachers in different Buddhist traditions, and time for questions and answers.
The cost of the gatherings is NIS 25 to cover expenses.
The panelists:
Jacob Raz- professor of Japanese studies and Zen Buddhism in the East Asian Department of Tel Aviv University. The author of many books and essays on Buddhism and Zen Buddhism. Teaches Dharma from the psychological perspective in the Psycho-Dharma institute, which he founded and directs. Partner in many activities that promote dialogue and tolerance in Israeli society.
Simi Levi- has been practicing and studying the Dharma for the last 20 years, 4 of which as a Buddhist nun in the Theravada tradition in Thailand. Developer of the "Language of Mindfulness" program, which applies mindfulness practices in educational settings. Leads workshops for educational and professional teams. Teachers Dharma and Vipassana meditation at the Israeli Insight Society.
Boaz Amichai- teaches and is completing a PhD at the department for East Asian Studies at Tel Aviv University. Co-founder and, until recently director, of the "Friends of the Dharma" organization that brings teachers to Israel and organizes courses in all aspect of Tibetan Buddhism. Teaches meditation and Dharma in workshops and courses and dedicates his time to one of the central topics in Tibetan Buddhism, the awareness of death.
Yuval Ido Tal- researches and teaches in the fields of Buddhist philosophy and psychology. Teaches Buddhist and Zen Buddhist meditation. Translates traditional and modern texts in these fields. Studies and teaches in the Japanese Zen Buddhist tradition.
Places are limited in this program, so please register in advance through our website.
www.buddhism-israel.org
Thank you,
The Buddhism in Israel team.
2 comments:
i'm going to this event.
very excited and curious!
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