From spiritual awakening to ecological education, and then action implementation. We invite all who are curious about the world, to find a harmonious and sustainable future from nature, life and dialogue.
From spiritual awakening to ecological education, and then action implementation. We invite all who are curious about the world, to find a harmonious and sustainable future from nature, life and dialogue.
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Morning – Grounding in Practice
Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration |
| 09:00 – 10:45 | Fucheng visit |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Opening and Introduction – Dr Gabor Karsai |
| 11:00 – 11:10 | Greetings – Dharma Master Hsin Tao |
| 11:10 – 11:35 | Spiritual Ecology: Key to the Future - Prof Dr Michael von Brueck |
| 11:35 – 12:15 | Spirituality, Ecology, and the Contemporary Relevance of the Four-Stage Education: A Perspective from the History of Buddhist Thought – Dr Zhou Xia |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | Lunch |
Afternoon – Religious Practices in Action
Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 13:15 – 13:55 | Christian Stewardship and Ecological Responsibility from Franciscan perspective - Fr Slawomir Klein, OFM Conv. |
| 13:55 – 14:35 | Muslim Perspective | The Earth as a Trust: Islamic Ethics and Ecological Practice - Dr Fachruddin M. Mangunjaya |
| 14:35 – 14:50 | Break |
| 14:50 – 15:30 | Sikh Perspective | Peacebuilding – Prof Bhai Sahib Mohinder Singh Ahluwalia |
| 15:30 – 16:10 | Forum – From Teachings to Action: What Can We Do Together? |
| 16:10 – 17:00 | Q&A – Designing Interfaith Ecological Actions |
| 17:00 – 17:10 | Closing of the day – Dr Gabor Karsai |
Morning – Systems Thinking Meets Reality
Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:10 | Opening and Introduction – Dr Gabor Karsai |
| 09:10 – 09:50 | Industrial Symbiosis - Prof Dr Marian Chertow |
| 09:50 – 10:30 | Indigenous Perspective – Si Manpang, CEO |
| 10:30 – 10:50 | Break |
| 10:50 – 11:30 | Civilization in Transition: Ecological Wisdom and Sustainable Futures – Prof Dr Anastasia Zabaniotou |
| 11:30 – 12:10 | Faith for Earth in Action: Bridging Spiritual Values and Global Environmental Governance – Dr Iyad Abumoghli |
| 12:10 – 13:10 | Lunch |
Afternoon – From Insight to Implementation
Time | Session |
| 13:10 – 13:50 | We Know So Much—and Do So Little: The Cultural Barriers to Ecological Transformation - Graeme Maxton |
| 13:50 – 14:30 | Spiritual Ecology and University for Life and Peace - Venerable Xian Yue Shih |
| 14:30 – 14:50 | Break |
| 14:50 – 15:40 | Forum – Where Does Change Actually Happen? Energy, Institutions, and Systems Transformation |
| 15:40 – 16:30 | Synthesis Panel – From Insight to Implementation: What Can Change in the Next 3–5 Years? |
| 16:30 – 16:50 | Closing Summary and Address – Dharma Master Hsin Tao and Dr Gabor Karsai |
Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Registration |
10:30 – 11:00 | Opening Performance |
11:00 – 11:05 | Unveiling of Spiritual Ecology Themed Artwork |
11:05 – 11:30 | Remarks by the Honorable Guests |
11:30 – 12:00 | Conference Reflection: From Conference to Movement: Building a Global Alliance – Dr Gabor Karsai |
12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch |
13:30 – 15:30 | Museum Guided Tour |
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