Session Themes
I. Understanding Multiple Buddhism (s): Experiences and Practices
- Historical contextsfor emergence, growth and decline of Buddhism in India
- Reinvention of Buddhism in India
- Mapping Transnational Diverse Buddhism (s)
II. Compassion and Engagement with Endemic Suffering
- Ambedkar'sNavayanaBuddhism, Dalit Identity and Social Transformation
- Engagement with Societal Vulnerabilities
- Marginal Communities, Quest for dignity and equality
III. Exploring Tangible and Intangible Heritage
- Multiple Heritage of Maha Bodhi Temple
- Folk Cultural Traditions of Bodhgaya region
- Buddhist cultural traditions from diverse regions
IV. Pilgrimage to Destination Enlightenment
- Situating Experiences of National and Transnational Networks of Buddhist Pilgrimage
- Tourism,Local Enterprises and Community Livelihoods
V. Sustainable Developmentand Safeguarding Multiple Heritage
- State, Civil Society and Heritage City plan of Bodhgaya
- Safeguarding Community Traditions of Intangible and Diverse Cultural Heritage
VI. Summing Up and Directions for Future