Programme
The 2nd International Buddhist Research Seminar
Organized by the Buddhist Research Institute,
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Ayutthaya, Thailand
8th-10th January, B.E. 2553/ C.E. 2010
Panel:             Buddhist Textual Studies
Date:   Friday 8th January 2553/ 2010
Time:  13:00 – 15:30
Room No:       Theater Hall A, Floor 2, Zone A
Moderator: Ven. Dr. Anil Sakya Sugandho, PhD (Brunel University, UK), Deputy-Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, MBU, Thailand
ZhouYa (PhD Candidate in Law, Palm-Leaf Research Center, School of  Development Studies, Yunnan University, China): The Complete Collection of Chinese Palm-Leaf Scriptures& Several Issues on Translation of Textual Collation
Dion Peoples (PhD Candidate, MCU): Progress through Buddhist Intelligence: An Analysis of Selections from the Suttanta-Pitaka
Dr. (Ms) Myat Myat Tun, PhD (Yangon University), (Lecturer, ITBMU, Yangon, Myanmar): Undiscovered Pali Texts from Myanmar
 Mrs. Khin Pyon Yee (Lecturer, ITBMU, Yangon, Myanmar): Reflecting on the most Popular Sutta for Global Harmony and Co-existence
Panel:             The Teaching of the Buddha
Date:               Friday 8th January 2553/ 2010
Time:              16:00 – 17:30
Room No:       Theater Hall A, Floor 2, Zone A
Moderator: Prof. Dr. G.A. Somaratne, PhD (Northwestern
University, USA), (Director - Research & Publications, Sri Lanka Institute of Buddhist Academy, Pallekele, Sri Lanka)
1. Ven. Sao. Naw Kham La Dhammasami (PhD Candidate, Peradeniya
University): Schopenhauer Meets Buddha: A Comparative Study of Concept of Human Liberation
2. Ven. W. Pannaloka (PhD Candidate, National Central University, Jhongli, Taiwan, R.O.C): An Early Buddhist Explanation on the Lockean Account of Origin of Knowledge
3. Dr. Khamhaeng Visuddhangkoon (Lecturer, Department of Philosophy and
Religion, Faculty of Humanities, Khonkaen University, Thailand): An Analysis of Understanding in Buddhadhamma of Buddhist monks of Muang District Khonkaen
4. Asst Prof. Dr. Dipti Mahanta PhD (Tezpur Central University Assam,
India, Lecturer, Department of Philosophy and Religion, Faculty of
Humanities, Khonkaen University, Thailand): Narratology in the Isan Mahachat Sermon
18:00 Dinner break
Panel:             Buddhism and Contemporary Issues
Date:               Friday 8th January 2553/ 2010
Time:              19:00 – 21:00
Room No:       Theater Hall A, Floor 2, Zone A
Moderator: Ven. Assoc. Prof. Mahinda Deegalle PhD (Chicago), (Bath
Spa University, UK)
1. Ven. Prof. Jinwol Lee (WFB EXCO Member Dept. of Seon, Donggguk University, Korea): A Seon Perspective on Pure Land, Ideal World
2. Manzushir Buza Remphochi (World Famous Tibetan Master, Tibetan Ten
Sciences Culture Communication Center, Beijing, China): The Quintessence of Tibetan Ten Science
3. Mr. Pravin Bhalesain (President, Indian Institute of Buddhist Studies):
Buddhism and Contemporary Issues-Conversion of Avarna-Nomadic Tribes in India
4. Bhikkhuni Dr. Thich Nu Nguyen Huong (Lecturer, Vietnam Buddhist
University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam): The 6th Patriarch Hui-neng's Meditation: A Study in the Chinese Buddhism's History and Thought (625-755 A.D.)
5 Ms. Thiri Nyunt (PhD Candidate, ITBMU), (Lecturer, ITBMU, Yangon,
Myanmar): Global Peace Begins in and with the Mind
The end
Panel:          Buddhism and Contemporary Issues
Date:            Saturday 9th January 2553/ 2010
Time:           8:00 – 9:40
Room No:    Theater Hall A, Floor 2, Zone A
Moderator: Ven. Guang Xing PhD (London), (Assistant Professor Centre of Buddhist Studies, The University of Hong Kong)
1. Prof. G.A. Somaratne, PhD (Northwestern University, USA), (Director - Research & Publications, Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy): Buddhist Analysis of Conflict
2.  Ven. Assoc. Prof. Mahinda Deegalle PhD (Chicago), (Bath Spa University,
UK): Ethic of War Tests in Theravada Tradition
3. Dr. Tin Tin Lay, MBBS (YMC) & MDh (Lecture, ITBMU, Yangon): Face
the Worldly Problem through Buddhist Education: Study the State of
Childlessness from Buddhist and Medical Perspectives
4. Mr. Hong Boon Huat (Visiting Lecturer, Prince Sanghla University): Today’s
   Buddhist Role
5. Bhiksuni Shyi Wusung (Liu, Ying-Fen), (PhD Candidate MCU, Thailand):
The Theory and Practice of Humanistic Buddhism in Contemporary Taiwan: with Special Discussion for the Controversy of Creating Pure Land on Earth
6. Ven. Sao. Pannabhoga Herngseng (PhD Candidate, Mahidol University,
Thailand): The Purpose of Chanting in Theravada Tradition
Panel:             Buddhism and Contemporary Issues
Date:               Saturday 9th January 2553/ 2010
Time:              10:00 –11:30
Room No:       Theater Hall A, Floor 2, Zone A
Moderator: Ven. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thich Nhat Tu, PhD (Delhi University), Deputy Rector, Vietnamese Buddhist University, Ho Chi Minh City
1. Kim Leung Tuk Darga (PhD Candidate, BGIPBS, University of Kelaniya,
Sri Lanka): Business Studies in Theravada Buddhism
2. Venerable Bhikkhuni Hsiou Tzu (Lecturer), (Huafan University, Taipei,
R.O.C): The Model of Sangha Educator - Ven. Hiu Wan
3. Ven. Guang Xing PhD (London), (Assistant Professor Centre of Buddhist
Studies, The University of Hong Kong): A Study of Laser & Minor Rules
4. Dr. Lee Chi-ran (Professor, Dongguk Buddhist Cheonbop College, South
Korea): World Peace Movement through WFB Activities and Engagement
5. Dr. Lu Kai-Wen (Professor& Director, Nanhua University, Taiwan R.O.C): On the Crisis of Humanistic Buddhist Hermeneutics
11:30-12:30 Luncheon Break
Panel Discussion (in Pali)
Panel:             in Pali
Date:               Saturday 9th January 2553/ 2010
Time:              13:00 –15:30
Room No:       Theater Hall A, Floor 2, Zone A
Moderator: Mr. Aruna Gamage (Lecturer), University of Kelaniya, Sri
Lanka
1.      Prof. Dr. Phra Sri Gambhirayano (Somjin Sammapanno), (Voice Rector for academic Affairs): Navake Satavasse Buddhassananabbavatti
2. MCU PacchupAdhi Apekkhakena KhemAnanda Bhikkhu (Sampāditamidam
lekhanaṃ Mānākadagāmajena Khemānandābhidhāna CūÂālaºkāravissa
vijjālayassapacchupādhi apekkhakena bhikkhunā): GoliyakaranAbhimukhe TathAgatatappaveditadhammaṃ           
 3. Phramaha Som Bong Mutito (Rector of Nirutti Education): Amatapali
  Bhasapali Ben Amata
4. ÔyasmA PAmokkhabhkkhu (Kathiko P18is1hicca55h1ne, Yangon-nagare,
Ra55hapariyattis1s1natakkas2l1ya9): PariyaTTisAsanameva pamAnaM           
5.ÔayasmA Gonademiye Pannaratanabhikkhu (Siri äankAyam
Sogatapalinikhilavijjalaye kathikacariyena ïonadebiye
Paggaratanabhidhanena bhikkhuna racitamidam): Sirilankadipe pavattitasIhalaTThakathA
6. ÔyasmA Ketubhikkhu (Kathiko P18is1hicca55h1ne, Yangon-nagare,
Ra55hapariyattis1s1natakkas2l1ya9) Sukarapalivacanamaggagavesana
   7. ÔysmA VimalaNanabhikkhu Miriswaththe Wimalagnaöo, 
 (Kathikacariyo,Buddhassvaka Bhikkhu Mahvijjlayo, Sri Lanka): Sovana
malimahathup assadhatugabbhantarecittakaani VamsakathapavattIna
Mmicchavabodhana
8. Ven. Sao. Nyanasamilankara (PGIPBS, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka):
Dhammapadakattham Nissaya Pali-Atthakatha Pali Punanam
9. Ven. Ashin. Candavara (Kathiko, Vinayapi5akamah15h1ne
Ra55hapariyatti S1sanatakkas2l1ya9Yangon-nagare, Marammara55he): Pathav2kha7anasikkh1padapaññattik1ra7assa sa}khepena vic1ra7akath1
Panel Discussion (in Pali)
Panel:             in Pali
Date:               Saturday 9th January 2553/ 2010
Time:              16:00 –17:30
Room No:       Theater Hall A, Floor 2, Zone A
Moderator: Ven. M. Wimalagana (Lecturer), Buadhasravaka Bhikshu
University, Sri Lanka           
1. Asso. Prof. Banchop Bunnaruji (Lecturer, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya
 University, Thailand): Vakkalitthera-vinicchayakatha
2. Ven. Prof. Therainda (Sāsanatakkasīla-Dhammapāragū: PhD Ra55hapariyatti
S1sanatakkas2l1ya9Yangon-nagare, Marammara55he):Paliyagato Abhisapa- vicayo
3. Phra Pommolee  (Somsak Ubasamo Pali 9,M.A, PhD):
Buddhaghosovijjalaye Sikhavitthanakatha
4. Ven. Sao. Devinda (B.A. Hons, Pali and Buddhist Studies, Sri Lanka): Luang
Poh Tee Vicittadhammo Kammatthananaya
5. Ven. Ashin. Nandasenālankāra (!yasm1 Nandasen1la}k1ro (Kathiko, Vinaya
pi5aka mah15h1ne Ra55hapariyatti S1sanatakkas2l1ya9Yangon-nagare,
Marammara55he): Ko PaneTTha hetu Ko paccayo?
6. Ven. Medagampitiye Vijitadhamma (Kathiacariyo, Buddhassvaka Bhikkhu
Mahvijjlayo, Sri Lanka): Pali khuddhaka Byakarana Gantha Sudhiramu khamandanam
7. Ven. V. Gunaratana (KalyABinikhilavijjAlaye kathikAcariyena vijitapura
gunaratanAbhidhAnena bhikkhunA racitamidan): Sirilavkaya Syamadesam pesitani dutalekhanani
8. Mr. Aruna Gamage (Lecturer, University of Keraniya, Sri Lanka):
   SAraTThappakasaniyA VimaMsitabbaTThAnAni
9.  Mayadhammadasena Bhikkhunaracita: Ganthadurakatha
10. Vet Bannakornkun: Pathama-Dutiyapariyattidhamma sotunam
magadhabhasayadvayikapasattakanitakaranassa Bhandamanapavaddanam
18:00 Dinner break
Panel Discussion (in English)
Panel:             Buddhism and Contemporary Issues
Date:               Saturday 9th January 2553/ 2010
Time:              19:00 –21:00
Room No:       Theater Hall A, Floor 2, Zone A
Moderator: Most Ven. Tich Quang Ba (Deputy Chair), Vietnam Buddhist Congregation of Australia-New Zealand
1. Ven. Dr. Kanumuldeniye Chandasoma Thero (Head of Dept; of Practical
Buddhist Studies, Buddhasravaka Bhiksu University, Anuradhapura, Sri
Lanka): Sunday Dhamma Schools in Sri Lanka: An Organization to Uplift
Moral Development and Cultural Heritage
2. Ven. Somphong Santacitto PhD Candidate & Lecturer, MCU): The
Role Sangha Youth in Modern Society
3. 
Miss. Pattrarat Suwanwatthana (M.A. London University): The Analysis of
Tensions in Western Monasteries Linked to the Thai forest Tradition in the Lineage of Ajahn Chah: the Separation between the ‘Original’ Buddhism and ‘Thai’ Monastic Traditions
4. Ven. S. M. Sujano (M.A. MCU): Buddhism in the West; A Glance at
Theravada Buddhism in Britain
5. Mr Hong Boon Huat (Visiting Lecturer, Prince Sanghla University): Today's
Buddhist Role
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Panel Discussion (in English)
Panel:             Buddhism and Contemporary Issues
Date:               Saturday 10th January 2553/ 2010
Time:              8:00 –11:00
Room No:       Theater Hall A, Floor 2, Zone A
Moderator:
1. Dr. Samiddhipol  Netnimit (Graduate School MCU): The Characteristic of
Sangha in the Ariya-vinaya; the Life Styles and Roles of Monks Reflects the Study of Early Buddhist Monasticism
1.Mr. Banyavuts Vhangcum (MCU,  Ubonratchathani Campus ): An
Application of Buddhathamma for Making  the  Strength  of  the  Families  and  Communities  according  to  the  Policy  for the Prevention  of   the  Narcotics  Problems  in Ubonratchathani Province MCU  Ubonratchathani Campus
3. Phrabaideeka  Suphot Tapaseelo (MCU,  Ubonratchathani  Campus): The
Role of Ubasika Bongkot Sittipol on Buddhism Promotion
4. Mr. Phun  Phatmai (MCU,  Phayao Campus): The  Role of  Buddhist
Sanggha Net work in Helping Aids Patients in Payao Province
5. Mr. Thongdang Putthaket (MCU, Ubonratchathani Campus): Dharma 
Principle  and  Believes  that  Appeared  on  the  Buddhist  Temple’s  Architectures  in  Ubonratchathani  Province
6. Phramah Kuounchai Gittipato (Faculty of Humanity MCU): A Survey Study
of the Living Style of the Secondary School  Pupils as  Channels of Growth; Gateway to Progress
7. Dr. Pramool   Saraphan (Buddhist Research Institute, MCU): A Study of
Guidelines for Developing the Sangha’s Education
8. Assist. Prof. Thongporn Somsamai (Suan Dusit Rajabhat University):
Sustainable Development of Life through Ditthadhammikatthaprayote 4
11:30-12:30 Luncheon break
Panel Discussion (in English)
Panel:             Buddhism and Contemporary Issues
Date:               Saturday 10th January 2553/ 2010
Time:              12:50 –16:30
Room No:       Theater Hall A, Floor 2, Zone A
Moderator:
1. Assist. Prof. Phrakru Siriratananuvat(MCU, Buddhachinarat Sangha College):
A study of Subject - Matter and Teaching Method of Introduction to Logic as General Subject for Student
2. Assist. Prof. Chaweewan Suwannapha(MCU, Phrae Campus): The People
and Official Sangha’s Participation in Promotion of Learning  of the Monks  Students in Phrae Province
3. Miss. Onanong Woowong (MCU, Phrae Campus): The Drug’s Presentation
and Solutions of Students  Secondary School in  Phrae
4. Mr. Somjit Konwong (MCU, Phrae Campus): Efficiency of Buddhist
Teaching to Learn Group in Altitude Matthayomsuksa 3 School in the Educational Area of Phrae Province
5. Assist. Prof. Poontrap Ketverapong (MCU, Phrae Campus): Attitude of the
Family and the Receipt of the Family’s Support for the Students at 
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Phrae Campus
6. Pathipha Khakhuntod (MCU, Nokorn Ratchasima Campus): The Problems 
and  Needs  to  Utilize  Educational  Technology of  Instructors in  Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya  University Nokorn  Ratchasima  Campus
7. Assist. Prof. Bancha Champarak (MCU, Ubonratchathani Campus): The  
Efficiency   Evaluation  of  Teaching  Dammar   Practice  According  to  the Evaluation  of   the  Students  in  Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya   University, Ubonratchathani  Campus
8. Mr. Chamnong  Puphala (MCU, Nokorn  Ratchasima  Campus): English
Proficiency of the First-Year Students Enrolled in 2007 at
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
9. Phramaha Sirivatn   Sirivattano, MCU, Ubonratchathani Campus:
Performance appraisal in Project Promotion Buddhism and Service to
Society of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyala University, Ubonratchathani Campus
Panel Discussion (in English)
Panel:             Buddhism and Contemporary Issues
Date:               Saturday 10th January 2553/ 2010
Time:              12:50 –16:30
Room No:       Theater Hall A, Floor 2, Zone A
Moderator:
1. Assist.  Prof.  Bancha Champarak (MCU, Ubonratchathani Campus):
Factors   Affecting   Academic   Achievement of Students of   Mahachulalongkornrajavidyala University, Ubonratchathani Campus
2. Phramaha Chitnaretes Sripacho (MCU, Ubonratchathani Campus):
Students’ Attitudes  towards  Learning and  Teaching  Management  of Political  Science, Faculty   of  Social  Science, Mahachulalongkorn- rajavidyala University,  Ubonratchathani  Campus
3. Assist. Prof. Phrakrusiriratananuvat (MCU, Buddhachinarat Sangha
College): The Roles of Teachers in Academic Service to the Society, Buddhachinarat Sangha College, Phitsanulok
4. Mr. Boonna Jimanung (MCU, Khon Kaen Campus): Competency in
Religious Internship of Graduates, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Khon Kaen Campus
5. Mr. Ruangdej Kejornsat (MCU, Ubonratchathani Campus): Conduction of
Herbs and Application of Buddhism with Herbal Usages for Health Care of Buddhist Monks in Ubonratchathani Province
6. Mr. Suphimol Sornsakda (MCU, Ubonratchathani Campus): The Working
Conditions and Learning about Herbs of the Monks in Ubonratchathani
Province
7. Mr. Ruangdej Kejornsat (MCU, Ubonratchathani Campus): Applying the
Principles of Buddhadhumma to Use Herbs in Care of Health, the Case Study of Watpaprachanimit Koksamrong District,  Ubonratchathani Province
8. Phrakrusilasarakun (MCU, Ubonratchathani Campus): Applying the
Principles of Buddhadhumma to Use Herbs in Care of Health, the Case Study of Nong Plapak Temple, Morng District, Ubonratchathani Province
9. Assist. Prof. Bancha  Champarak (MCU,  Ubonratchathani  Campus):
Applying the Principle of Buddhist Doctrines to Use Herbs in 
Maintaining  Health  in  the  Case  Study  of  Thungkasem  Temple, Nonphueng  Sub-district, Warinchamrab District,  Ubon Ratchathani  Province
18:00 Dinner break
Update (5.1.2010)