Religion is the undiscussed diversity in America. At the same time,
it is a major source of litigation against government at all levels.
Buddhist scholar, Dr. John Jones, will facilitate the discussion
of international Buddhism to build both religious literacy and
cultural understanding within America’s pluralistic society.

As part of our learning we will discuss how the differences in
belief challenge government policies sometimes. For example,
we will look at how beliefs and values of practicing Buddhists and
those of other Asian religions may impact the interpretation of
such questions as “Should mindfulness become part of learning
practice in a public school?”. Improved understanding of
Buddhism will enable participants to better appreciate global
topics in art and culture,and in their communities around the
rituals and beliefs involved in cultural practice locally.

Program Cost
(includes Hinduism (completed), Buddhism, & Sikhism in America): $35
Parking: $5:00
To reserve your space in Asian Religions in America #193-CCS-201
Call 951-827-4105
Educators who attend both the lecture and the follow-up field trip,
March 14, are eligible to receivea letter for their school district
indicating the learning hoursfor professional development credit.

Download and share the attached flier with friends and colleagues
BuddhismInAmerica.flier.pdf

Political Scientist and political violence scholar, Kevin Grisham is Department
Chair of Geography & Environmental Studies, Associate Professor of
Global Studies, and Assistant Director of Research for the Center for the
Study of Hate and Extremism (with Brian Levin) at California State University
San Bernardino. He specializes in analysis of terrorism, violent political
movements and the impact of globalization on the brutality of extremists in
the US and overseas. His regional focus is on the Middle East and North
Africa. He is a Model United Nations Faculty Advisor and facilitated this
team to numerous international awards.

QUESTIONS: Contact the World Affairs Council office 909-558-7446 
                                   or  worldaffairsCSUSB@gmail.com