Based on experiences from Sri Lanka, Dr Ariyaratne invites the participants to reflect on processes of
violence and exclusion in the context of a multireligious and multi-ethnic society together including
potential responses. Sharing more about Sarvodaya’s work as a grass roots development movement
based on Buddhist teachings, he will then discuss collective action for peacebuilding, as well as challenges
and successes in overcoming structural violence, hatred, and exclusion in a post-war society.