Peace, Education, and Social Development in Cambodia

Date and Time: Tuesday, April 30 at 3:00PM HST
Location: Hamilton Library Room 306
Zoom Registration: https://go.hawaii.edu/FyR

Description

Central to Cambodia’s journey of reconciliation is the enduring role of Buddhism, a cornerstone of Cambodian identity and resilience.

Throughout the dark days of the Khmer Rouge regime, Buddhism served as a beacon of hope amidst the chaos, offering solace and strength to a beleaguered populace. One remarkable manifestation of this ethos is the transformative power of grassroots mobilization, transcending boundaries of ethnicity, religion, and ideology to foster dialogue, understanding, and reconciliation led by venerable monks and dedicated activists. This webinar delves into the efforts aimed at fostering peace both internally among Cambodians and externally among communities, leveraging the principles of compassion and mindfulness as foundational pillars. 

Three distinguished Cambodian dignitaries, Dr. Kou Sopheap, Hak Sienghai, and Theavy Sok will offer their perspectives on the Cambodian experience and the principles of Buddhist activism in the pursuit of social development. They will also impart teachings on developing inner resilience to navigate the challenges of the past and embrace the potential of the future.