The Sakyadhita International Conference, Seoul, Korea.

"Living in a Precarious World"

June 23 – 27 2023

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The 2023 Sakyadhita International Conference was an impressive event which a group from Sakyadhita Australia attended. After a packed Opening Ceremony, a reception was held which gave the chance to make or renew friendships with Buddhist friends and teachers from around the world.  The event was held in a modern Conferencecentre and also an historic temple.  At the latter thousands of meals were provided and meditation was held. It was a very appropriate blend of ancient and modern.

Over the next four days participants heard inspiring papers and attended workshops. There was so much to take in, so much to think about!  A number of Australians gave workshops and Dr Diana Cousens gave a paper on domestic violence in Buddhist communities. Tenzin Lekzom, an Australian nun currently studying in Dharamsala received a Sakyadhita Australia scholarship to attend. Each night entertainment or dhamma talks were provided.  The organisation of our Korean hosts was most impressive, the technology was amazing as were the hundreds of volunteers who helped in every way.   After the Conference a large group embarked on a two day tour of temples in the Korean countryside where we were able to breathe in the fresh air of the fir forests, sit by raging rivers and at the temples appreciate Korea’s long practice of Buddhism.