CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
“The
Buddhist Worldview and the Future of Civilization” (joint
paper with Andrew Wicking), Worldviews and the Future of Civilisation,
Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, International
Islamic University Malaysia 26-27 November 2008.
“Practical
Theology and a Quest for Knowledge Production in Oceania” Association
of Practical Theology of Oceania Conference (in conjunction with Society
of Biblical Literature International Conference, Auckland, (6-11 July
2008).
“From Middle-East to Southeast Asia: Buddhist Elements
in Conflict and Dialogue”, 7th International Conference
on the Globalisation for the Common Good, Trinity College the University
of Melbourne, (30 June – 4
July 2008).
"The Emergent Doctorate: A Window to the Sociology of Knowledge
Production" - Higher Education & Research Conference: Higher
Education:Turning Conventional into Exceptional, Athens, 11-16 May, 2008.
"The Function of Bodhi (wisdom) in Healing:
A Buddhist Perspective",
Association of Practical Theology in Oceania Annual Conference, Trinity
College the University of Melbourne (2-4 November, 2007).
"Mahatma Gandhi’s Concept of Ahimsā (Nonviolence):
A Case for Close Links of Intertextuality", One Word,
Many Versions: A Re-reading of the Holy Books: 2nd International Conference
on the Intertextuality of the Holy Books, Kottarakara, Kerala, India
(6-9 September 2007)
“A Non-violent Path to Conflict Resolution and Peace Building: The Relevance
of Shri Shri Mohandas Gandhi Ji’s Ethic of Ahimsa for the
Common Good”, The 6th Annual International Conference
on an Interfaith Perspective on Globalisation for the Common Good, Fatih
University, Istanbul (5-9 July 2007).
“Mission, Evangelism & Ecumenism
in a Pluralist Context: Re-thinking Christian Ministry Imperatives for
Practical Theology and Ministry Formation Curriculum”,
Practical Theology and Public Issues Conference, Association of Practical
Theology in Oceania, The Catholic Institute of Theology, Auckland, (3-5
November 2006).
“Theoria, Poiesis and Praxis as Buddhi (knowledge)
Metta (Loving
Kindness) and Mahakaruna (Great Compassion): Imperatives for Spirituality
in Later Life & Pastoral Care for Persons with Disabilities”,
3rd National Conference 2006, Ageing, Disability & Spirituality: Addressing
the challenge of disability in later life, (26 – 29 September 2006)
The Brassey of Canberra, Canberra.
“The Grammar of Diologue with God's Children
in Asia”, Jesuit Jubilee
Conference, Evangelization and Culture in a Jesuit Light, Australian Catholic
University, Melbourne, (29 July 2006).
"Globalisation and the Quest for Identity,
Justice and Peace: The
Soteriological Paradox in Buddhism, Christianity & Islam in the Search
for
the Common Good", International Conference, Globalisation
for the Common Good: East Asia and Pacific Island Communities The Quest
for Identity, Justice and Peace, at Chaminade University of Honolulu, Hawaii
(June 21 – 25,
2006)
"In Search of Mahatma (Highest
Self): The Paradigmatic & Interreligious
Significance of Early Buddhist Teaching for Re-Imagining God & Mission
within Australian Cultures," Australian Missiology
Conference, Melbourne, (September 26-30, 2005).
"Bodhisattva Ideal as the Middle Eastern
and Buddhist Interfaith Motif for Spirituality and Global Peace" 2nd
International Conference on Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace, Edinburgh,
(25 February 2005).
"Ageing, Death and Spirituality in Later
Life: Buddhist and Christian Perspectives", 3rd International
Conference on Spirituality, Ageing and Palliative Care, Adelaide (28
September 2004)
"Intertextuality as Dialogical Imperative: A Case for Contemporary Quest
for Self with Reference to Buddhist-Christian Dialogue on the Concept
of Anatta (No-self)",
International Conference on the Intertextuality of the Holy Books, Kerala,
India (25 - 30 August 2004)
"Beyond Provincialisms: A Case for a Government
Education Ends Policy In Promoting Muslim-Christian Harmony and Cooperation
in Australia" International
Colloquium on Managing Muslim-Christian Relations, Trinity College, (13
February 2003).
"Religious Encounter and Dialogue in the Thought of
Paul Tillich: Paradigms for Conversations with Contemporary Culture",
Monash University, (June 2000).
"Paul Tillich and Post-Christianity",
New Zealand Association for the Study of Religion Conference, Nelson, New
Zealand, (4-7 December 2000).
"Quest for Meaning and Authenticity: Religion
and Education in the 21st Century," Massey University,
New Zealand, (10 November 2000).
"Religious Nationalism, Power and Representation in South Asia," Department
of Asian Studies, Victoria University, New Zealand, (26 September, 2000).
"Early Buddhist Missionary Monks and the Religious Situation of South
Asia and Southeast Asia," Victoria University, New
Zealand, (4 September 2000).
"Challenges in Theological Education in the 21st Century," Bible
College, New Zealand, (18 June, 2000).
"Asia and Globalisation", 13th Asia-NZ
International Conference, University of Otago, New Zealand, (24-27 November
1999).
"The Internationalization of Education: A Case for a Global
Ethic",
- The Next Generation: The Pacific Rim Community in the 21st Century Conference,
Victoria University of Wellington and Auckland University, New Zealand,
(26 -31 August 1999).
"Beyond
Christ and System:
Paul Tillich and Spirituality for the 21st Century", International
Conference of the North American
Paul Tillich Society, New Harmony, Indiana, USA, (16-20 June 1999).
