Growing up with Dhamma: Reflections on My Perceptions of Interpersonal Relationships
HAIB Virtual Intergenerational Roundtable Conversation
Sunday, October 16, 2022, from 4:00-5:30 pm (HST)
The word “dhamma” which generally means the teachings of the Shakyamuni Buddha, can be understood also as “ natural states.” As we know, the teachings of the Buddha are about the nature of our mind and body for us to see things as they really are. Therefore, we can look at this conversation topic as “growing up naturally and how I understand my interactions with people around me”.
This program presents a light-hearted conversation within generations and among generations; Alpha, X, Y and Z. The ten panelists will reveal in the conversation how and when they apply the basic Buddhist teachings to their daily interpersonal relationships with their friends, classmates, co-workers, parents, relatives, neighbors, and/or strangers.
Panelists:
Panelists from Generation Alpha: Kainoa Brennan, Victoria Huynh, Pavin Lekprathum and Ella Roer
Panelists from Generation Z: Hugh Ishikawa, Chika Matsumoto and Sophie Narashiba
Panelist from Generation Y: Kim Huynh
Panelists from Generation X: Napa Roer and Vi Verawudh
Agenda:
4:00 Welcome - President Michael Kieran
4:05 Vow of Humankind - Rev. Yuika Hasebe
4:10 Introduction of the panelists - Director Poranee Natadecha-Sponsel
4:15 Roundtable conversation with Generation Alpha
4:30 Open Discussion with Generation Alpha
4:40 Roundtable conversation with Generation Z
4:55 Open Discussion with Generation Z
5:05 Roundtable conversation with Generation X and Y
5:20 Open Discussion with Generation X and Y
5:30 Metta Sutta - Rev. Steve Toyoshima
