Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Buddhist monk Bhante G to offer free public program at USI
 Renowned Buddhist monk Bhante Henepola Gunaratana will offer a free public presentation on Sunday, June 8 at the University of Southern Indiana. Sponsored by the USI Office of Religious Life, the event will be held at 2 p.m. in Mitchell Auditorium, located in the Health Professions Center. Also known as “Bhante G,” Gunaratana will be in the area to conduct a retreat sponsored by Mindful Heart Buddha Sangha of Evansville June 9-13 at the Kordes Center in Ferdinand, Indiana. Bhante G is founding abbot of the Bhavana Society, located in Highview, West Virginia. He was named Chief Sangha Nayaka Thera for North America in recognition of his status as the highest-ranking monk of his sect in the United States and Canada. He is the author of Mindfulness in Plain English, Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness, and an autobiography, Journey to Mindfulness. Christine Hoehn, director of Religious Life, said that Bhante G will lead his audience in meditation as part of the USI program. She said presentations such as these open USI students to a greater understanding of cultures, religions, and worship. “Part of the office of Religious Life is educating our students about what various religions of the world we have been gifted with,” she said. “We do have Buddhist students on this campus and it will bring greater understanding of other religious traditions. A big part of owning your own faith is knowing about other religions, too.” For more information, contact Religious Life at 812/464-1871. Wendy Knipe Bredhold News and Information Services 812/461-5259 wkbredhold@usi.edu |
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