Dr. Ambedkar Day Festival
Celebrating the 'Dhamma Revolution'
Sun 12 Oct | 10am–4pm | In person and online
Led by Paramabodhi and Suryagupta
Buddhism doesn’t just have the potential to change society – it already has! In India’s history there have been mass conversions of millions – away from injustice and oppression, and into dignity and freedom.
In 1956, Dr B.R. Ambedkar led hundreds of thousands of former 'untouchables' in India in a conversion to Buddhism, launching a movement for dignity and spiritual freedom. Join us for a day celebrating Dr. Ambedkar's life and influence, which shows us the power of the Buddha's teaching to transform both ourselves and society. All welcome.
Event Schedule
10am | Doors Open
10.15am | Meditative Music Session
with guest musicians Najma and Matt
11.30am | Chai Break
Doors will re-open from 11.30am–12pm
12pm | Ambedkar's ‘Dhamma Revolution’
Short talks and discussion with Suryagupta and Paramabodhi
In person and on YouTube
1pm | Shared Lunch - please bring vegan Indian food and snacks to share
2.15pm | Keynote talk on Dr Ambedkar’s influence by Sanghanath
In person and on YouTube
3pm | Puja with Indian Classical Music
With guest musician Vandanajyoti
End by 4pm
