Tantra Conference 2016: MELA Interfaith Association

MELA Interfaith Association in conjunction with Monash University (National Centre for South Asian Studies) invite you to:

Tantric aspects of the world’s spiritualities | Tantra Conference

Date: Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 December 2016       Time: 9am to 5pm
Location: Monash University, Caulfield Campus, H Building, Ground Floor, 900 Dandenong Rd, Caulfield East VIC 3145

Speakers:

• Fabrice Blee, Associate Professor from the Faculty of Theology, University of St Paul, Ottawa
• Dr David Templeman, Monash University, Monash Asia Institute, Adjunct. Research Fellow, in Tibetan Buddhism, Tibetan Studies, and Bön religion
• Dr Kenneth Avery is a graduate of both Sydney and Melbourne Universities and is a published author in the field of Islamic studies, specifically dealing with Sufism.
• Dr. Jayant Bhalchandra Bapat OAM holds doctorate degrees in Organic Chemistry (Monash University and in Indology (La Trobe University).
• Nick de Groot Director of the Janssen Spirituality Centre which promotes interfaith and inter-cultural dialogue.
• Rabbi Michel Laloum is Cantor at the Temple Beth Israel, the principal Progressive Synagogue in Melbourne.
• Rev. Dr. John Dupuche a Priest, is Honorary Fellow at the Australian Catholic University and senior lecturer at MCD University of Divinity, and chair of the Catholic Interfaith Committee of the Archdiocese.
• Conference Moderator: Marika Vicziany is a professor of Asian Political Economy at Political and Social Inquiry (PSI), Monash University.

Tantra is considered to be a powerful means for acquiring highest bliss through the union of opposites - male and female, life and death, heaven and earth, licit and illicit. Although the term ‘tantra’ derives from Hinduism and Buddhism, it can be seen as a golden thread running through the many spiritualities of our world. This Conference will explore how these tantric aspects overlap, challenge and illuminate each other.

For the program, please click here.

Cost: Registration fees: Employed $180, Unemployed $150 | Fee includes light lunches (Saturday & Sunday) & morning and afternoon refreshments.
Please apply early as space is limited.

Registration: Dr John Dupuche | jeandupuche@gmail.com | 0417 560 087

Closing date for applications: 10 November 2016.

Accommodation is available at the Janssen Spirituality Centre | $55 per night including breakfast. Accommodation bookings: Rev. Nick de Groot | ndegrootsvd@gmail.com