25TH OCT 2023
Theme: Dhamma and Social Activism
Participants: NTI Students, NTI Alumni, Social Activist, Triratna Members
Main Speakers & Topics:
- Dh Lokamitra : Founder Nagaloka
- “Dhamma and Social Activism”
- Manjula Pradeep : National Convenor – National Council of Women Leaders
- “Breaking Barriers: Women Leaders in Dhamma and Social Change”
- Anoop Kumar : Founder NALANDA ACADEMY, Wardha, MH
- “Youth, Higher Education and Social Activism”
- Chandu Maiske : Advisor – NTI Academic
- “Social work, Social reform, Social revolution, empowerment and Social Reconstruction”
Activists from various organizations and regions:
- Chetan Meshram (Maharashtra)
- “Social Activism in the 21st Century from a Buddhist perspective.”
- Lalvijay Prabhakar (Chhattisgarh)
- “Youth Activism from a Socio-Political Perspective”
- Sujata Goutami (Uttar Pradesh)
- “Breaking Barriers and Empowering Women Leaders”
- Dh Amlajyoti (Maharashtra)
- “Challenges of Strengthening Women Leaders for Social Activism.”
- Kavitha Rajendiran (Tamil Nadu)
- “Challenges of Advocacy and Activism in Tamil Nadu”
Keynotes by Dhammachari Vivekratna & Dhammachari Maitreyanath
Outcomes:
➡️Introducing Social Activists to Activism Rooted in Buddhist Principles
➡️Forging connections with social activists across India in collaboration with Nagaloka and NTI Alumni.
➡️Providing an introduction to NTI Online Certification courses tailored for activists.