The International Association of Buddhist Universities Celebrating the Endeavors of a Decade 2007-2017 6-8 May 2017/2560 Mahachlalongkornrajavidyalaya University Thailand (1) (2) Preface The International Association of Buddhist Universities (IABU) was founded during the UN Day of Vesak celebrations at the UN Conference Centre in Bangkok in 28 May 2007/ 2550 by Buddhist universities as well as secular universities engaged in Buddhist studies from more than twenty nations and regions. It is “an international forum for institutes of Buddhist higher education to network, understand and benefit from the richness and variety of the multinational Buddhist tradition”. Before that, there have already been “excellent international organizations which bring Buddhist scholars together; but those organizations, for example, the IABS and the AAS, bring together Buddhist scholars only at the individual level”. So, the IABU is the first “global forum that brings entire institutions together. As such, it provides new challenges as well as opportunities to those involved.” Challenges - there are still difficulties in networking or in maintaining it for effective collaboration between members and the IABU; so far, the IABU has been orientated as a conference-based organization. It can and should grow outside the conference setup as well. That said, there have also been positive developments, as many geographically favourable individual member-institutions have been working together, the kind of cooperation which could have not otherwise been possible. Some of those joint efforts are evidenced in the MoUs in this volume. By and large though, just as it was born of our collective efforts during the UN Day of Vesak celebrations, the IABU has grown from strength to strength, together with the UN Day of Vesak, by serving as its academic arms, for the last ten years, mostly organizing academic panels and discussions. The two major pilot projects of the IABU, namely the Common Buddhist Text (CBT) and the Union Catalogue of Buddhist Texts (UCBT), are ideas originated from the UNDV annual gathering of worldwide Buddhists. The CBT project was undertaken by the IABU and sponsored by Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU) and it has now been successfully concluded. The first edition in the English medium is published and launched during this IABU conference. The UCBT, however, is still an ongoing undertaking; and just as in the case of the CBT, its success will depend on the strength of the IABU. (3) In its ten years of existence, the IABU has held three international conferences, all at MCU. The first in August 2008 had Buddhist ethics as its theme while the second one, held in 2012 in conjunction with the UNDV, focussed on Buddhist philosophy and praxis. This 3rd IABU conference is organized to update the IABU family of the development of Buddhist mindfulness meditation practices within and beyond traditional boundaries and to also aspire ourselves to engage in it more in moving forward what has become a global interdisciplinary endeavour. The theme is formulated as “Mindfulness: Traditions and Compassionate Applications”. We bring all three major schools of Buddhism, Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana, together; they focus on three aspects: texts, meditation traditions and contemporary applications. It has been 2600 years since the enlightenment of our great teacher, Gotama Buddha, and for the 3rd IABU Conference, we discuss what most of his followers believe and have confirmed: that mindfulness, being more mindful of and compassionate to ourselves and our environment, is best for our civilizations. In addition to the academic side, the IABU also dedicates its efforts to reorganizing itself for more efficient coordination. So, the first day, 6 May 2017, will be devoted to brainstorming among administrators. In the organization workshops, the following should be arranged for discussion: (a) curriculum development, (b) meditation practice in the curriculum, (c) IABU members and their roles, (d) quality assurance/ quality control, and (e) MoUs that have been signed between members since 2007. The second day, 7 May 2017, will focus on the main theme of mindfulness and its traditional and contemporary applications. 26 thematic papers on those ideas, including two keynote speeches, will be presented. The third day, 8 May 2017, is when the IABU joins the International Council for the Day of Vesak (ICDV) and the host _ the Kingdom of Thailand_ at the UN Conference Centre for the Vesak celebrations to pay homage to the fully self-awakened one, the Lord Buddha. So far, the IABU has brought together Buddhist higher institutions from different traditions as well as nations and regions who would otherwise have less contact with each other. We have built and maintained unity for the past ten years since its inception. Some concrete progress has been achieved. The next decade is about developing the mother institution - the IABU itself, so that it can play a bigger role in Buddhist education and research globally. For this to happen, we rely on each every member-institution to contribute, certainly financially, or in any other way that they can. (4) I wish to thank all members of the Executive Council of the IABU, its member-universities and colleges as well as the staff within the IABU Secretariat for their devotion and for tirelessly organizing the affairs of the association. I am also grateful to the many donors, financial sponsors and dedicated volunteers who return year after year to support the IABU. MCU has been privileged to witness and play an instrumental role in developing and hosting successful academic conferences usually in conjunction with the United Nations Day of Vesak, but this year the UN Vesak conference has relocated to Sri Lanka. The ICDV maintains the tradition of hosting the UN Day of Vesak celebrations, for a day, at the UNCC, no matter wherever the main celebrations take place. Like in most of the previous years, MCU is honoured to be the gracious host. As always, we are all very grateful to the Royal Thai Government for its constant support, and are indebted to the Supreme Sangha Council of Thailand for its blessings, guidance and support. We all truly celebrate the Buddha’s message of mindfulness in the hope his compassionate words reach the hearts and minds of the many. The Most Ven. Prof. Dr. Phra Brahmapundit Chairman, IABU and ICDV; Rector, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (5) Acknowledgement The IABU would like to acknowledge the kind help rendered by the Most Venerable Professor Dr. Phra Brahmapundit, Rector of Mahachula longkornrajavidyalaya University; Venerable Professor Dr. Khammai Dhammasami, the IABU Executive Secretary; Phrasrisasanabandit, Assistant to the MCU Rector for Quality Assurance; Venerable Associate Professor Dr. Phramaha Hansa Dhammahaso, Assistant Secretary of IABU & ICDV; Professor Dr. Peter Harvey, Professor Emeritus, Sunderland University, UK; Dr. Egil Lothe, President of Norway Buddhist Federation; Professor Dr. D. Phillip Stanley, Naropa University, USA; Mr. Geoffrey Bamford, Trustee, Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies, UK; Dr. Dion Peoples, IABU Manager; Mrs. Naowarat Phurahong; Ms. Orawan Topathomwong; Dr. Kamolphan Jangarun; Dr. Pintong Mansumitrchai (Chatnarat) and everyone who has provided us assistance. This publication would not be completed without your persistence, hard work and dedication. We also would like to thank those who send their MoUs to us, namely Venerable Wei Wu, International Buddhist College, Malaysia; Venerable Professor Dr. Khy Sovanratana, Preah Sihanoukraj Buddhist University, Cambodia; Venerable Ditthisampanno, Smaratungga Buddhist College, Indonesia; H.E. Janos Jelen, Dharma Gate Buddhist College, Hungary. (6) Table of Contents Preface (3) Acknowledgement (6) Table of Contents (7) Programs - the Third International Association of Buddhist Universities (9) Conference Program - Tentative Symposia Schedule on 7th May 2017 (12) Part I: the International Association of Buddhist Universities (IABU) 1 Part II: the MoUs Signed between Members 13 Part III: the IABU Executive Council Meeting, 53 and Some of the IABU Projects - the IABU Executive Council Meeting - Common Buddhist Text - Union Catalog of Buddhist Texts Part IV: the Synopsis and Papers Profiles of Authors 77 Keynote Speech on 6th May 2017, 107 Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU), Conference Hall, Ayutthaya “An Introduction of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Contemporary and Traditional Mindfulness, and an Overview of New Trends of Bringing the Dharma and Science Together in the World and in Hungary”: Mr. Gabor Fazekas, Hungary Speech on 8th May 2017, 121 United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) “Healthy Brain: Neural Dynamics of Vipassana Meditation Proficiency”: Dr. Ratna Jyothi Kakumanu, India Symposium Session 1: Texts - Prof. Dr. Premasiri D. Pahalawattage, Sri Lanka 129 - Prof. Dr. G. A. Somaratne, Sri Lanka/ Hong Kong 139 - Dr. Fa Qing, China/Malaysia 153 - Prof. Dr. Le Manh That, Vietnam 165 - Prof. Dr. Tamas Agocs, Hungary 169 - Mr. Seth Evans, U.S.A./ Thailand 171 (7) Symposium Session 2: Meditation Traditions - Most Venerable Pa-Auk Tawya Sayadaw, Myanmar 179 - Ven. Prof. Dr. Phra Rajapariyattkavi, Thailand 203 - Phra Bhavanaviteht (Luangpor Khemadhammo), OBE / 223 - Most Ven. Him Bunthoeun (Preah Sāsanamuni), Cambodia 225 (presented by Venerable Sin Savatsothea) - Dr. Sarah Shaw, U.K. 237 - Shri Shyam Sundar Taparia, India 259 - Prof. Dr. Guang Xing, Hong Kong 261 - Ven. Prof. Dr. Jinwol Lee, South Korea 263 - Plum Village 269 - Bhiksuni Thich Nu Chan Khong, France - Dr Ha Vinh Tho, Bhutan - Mrs Lisi Havinh, Switzerland/ Vietnam - Acharya Lama Kelzang Wangdi, Germany 277 Symposium Session 3: Contemporary Application of Mindfulness - Prof. Padmasiri de Silva, Australia 285 - Asst. Prof. Dr. Talat Praveen, India 293 - Emeritus Prof. Dr. G.T. Maurits Kwee, Netherlands 295 - Prof. Galmangoda D. Sumanapala, Sri Lanka 319 - Dr. Neelam Oswal, India 321 - Dr. Ratna Jyothi Kakumanu, India 333 - Rev. Fuminobu Komura, U.S.A. 337 - Prof. Dr. Phillip Stanley, U.S.A. 339 (8) Programs PROGRAM The 3rd International AssociatiPonR oOf BGudRdhAistM Un iversities (IABU) Conference The 3Trhd eImntee:r n“aMtiionndaflu Alnsessosc:i Tatriaodni otifo Bnsu danddh iCsto Umnpivaessrisoitniaeste ( IAApBpUlic) aCtioonnfse”r ence Theme: “Mindfulness: Traditions and Compassionate Applications” Venue: Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU), Wang Noi, Ayutthaya and United Nations Conference Centre Bangkok, Thailand Venue: MahachulalongkornPrarjoagvriadmya: l6atyh a– U 8nthi vMearsyi t2y0 (1M7 CU), Wang Noi, Ayutthaya and United Nations Conference Centre Bangkok, Thailand Program: 6th – 8th May 2017 F riday, 5 May 2017 Friday, 5 May 2017 - Arrival of participants at Airport Reception All Day -- RAerrgiivsatrl aotifo pna artti cthipea Hntost ealt LAoirbpboyr t Reception - IABU EXCO meeting All Day - Registration at the Hotel Lobby Saturday, 6 May 20- 1IA7 BU EXCO meeting MSaathuarcdhauyla,l o6n Mgkaoyrn 2ra0j1a7v idyalaya University (MCU), Conference Hall, Ayutthaya Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU), Conference Hall, Ayutthaya 08:00 hours Arrival of participants at MCU Conference Hall Opening Ceremony : arrival of His Holiness Supreme Patriarch of 08:00 hours Arrival of participants at MCU Conference Hall Thailand Opening Ceremony : arrival of His Holiness Supreme Patriarch of - Report by The Most Ven. Prof. Dr. Phra Brahmapundit, the Rector of 09:00 – 09:30 hours Thailand Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University and President of the - Report by The Most Ven. Prof. Dr. Phra Brahmapundit, the Rector of 09:00 – 09:30 hours International Association of Buddhist Universities (IABU) - SMpaeheacchh buyla Hloins gHkoolrinnreasjsa vSiudpyraelmayea PUantriivaerrcshi toyf a Tnhd aPilraensidd ent of the International Association of Buddhist Universities (IABU) W- Seplceoecmhe b Ay dHdirse sHs oblyin Teshse SMuporset mVee nP.a Ptrrioafr.c hD ro.f PThhraai lBarnadh mapundit, 09:30 – 10:15 hours Rector of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University and President of Welcome Address by The Most Ven. Prof. Dr. Phra Brahmapundit, the International Association of Buddhist Universities (IABU) 09:30 – 10:15 hours Rector of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University and President of Ktheey Innotteer nSapteieocnha lb yA Mssro.c Giaatbioonr Foafz Bekuadsd, hPirsets iUdennivt eorfs tihtiee sH (uInAgBarUia)n Association of Mindfulness and Contemplative Practice Based Applications, Keynote Speech by Mr. Gabor Fazekas, President of the Hungarian on “An introduction of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, 10:15 – 11:15 hours Association of Mindfulness and Contemplative Practice Based Applications, contemporary and traditional mindfulness, and an overview of new on “An introduction of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, 10:15 – 11:15 hours trends of bringing the Dharma and science together in the world and in contemporary and traditional mindfulness, and an overview of new Hungary” trends of bringing the Dharma and science together in the world and in 11:15 – 12:15 hours LHuunncghaeroyn” 1121::3105 –– 1132::0105 hhoouurrss GLuronucph ePohno to 1132::0300 –– 1153::0000 hhoouurrss DGirsocuups sPihoont oon IABU organizational matters 1153::0000 –– 1155::3000 hhoouurrss TDeisac/cuosfsfieoen borne aIAk BU organizational matters 15:00 – 15:30 hours Tea/coffee break 15:30 – 17:00 hours IABU General Meeting 15:30 – 17:00 hours IABU General Meeting 18:00 hours Return to Hotel 1198::3000 hhoouurrss RDeintunrenr to Hotel 19:30 hours Dinner Page 1 of 3 Page 1 of 3 (9)