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Hello, The following event may be of interest to you: "Guardians of the Refuge: Monks, Politics, and Violence in Sri Lanka" Thursday, February 12, 2015 Jonathan A. Young, Ph.D.College of the Holy Cross "Guardians of the Refuge: Monks, Politics, and Violence in Sri Lanka"When considering the relationship between religion and violence, Buddhism is often noted as an exception. Yet, evidence from various regions of the Buddhist world reveals that the tradition, unfortunately, shows no immunity to violence. This talk explores the careers of politically engaged Buddhist monks in contemporary Sri Lanka, discusses the conflicts they have perpetuated, and considers what the Sri Lankan case contributes to a broader understanding of religion, politics, and violence in our world. Location: Hegeman 102 Sponsor: Dean of the College; Interdisciplinary Study of Religions Program Contact: Richard Davis. E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 845-758-7364 If you would like to see more events please visit the following URL: http://inside.bard.edu/religion/events/