tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86923865245948849992012-01-02T19:43:55.580-05:00 noreply@blogger.comBlogger691100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692386524594884999.post-89311548736947772592011-12-01T23:25:00.001-05:002011-12-01T23:33:30.205-05:00

Before and after our Dec 3, 3 pm WBPF event, there are some interesting teach-ins at the same Soap Box in the center of Freedom Plaza, Occupy DC. Dec 3 - Freedom Plaza Calendar 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Connecting the Dots: Part 2, Demographics 3:00 pm - 4:00 PM Meditation: Transformative Practice for the Occupy Movement [WBPF] 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Community Discussion on Tactics for the Occupy Movement

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Here are the details we promised for this Saturday's event ...  Hope you can come ...  Please share ... The Buddhist Peace Fellowship and its chapters across the country, including WBPF -- and in collaboration with the Interdependence Project -- will be holding a mindful Nine Minutes of Silence (*) simultaneously at Occupy sites nationwide on Saturday, December 3 at 3 pm eastern time,

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Please save the date ...  The Buddhist Peace Fellowship and its chapters across the country, including WBPF -- and in collaboration with the Interdependence Project -- will be offering a mindful Nine Minutes of Silence simultaneously at Occupy sites nationwide on Saturday, December 3 at 3 pm eastern time, in solidarity with the non-violence commitment of the Occupy Movement. Please consider

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A message sent to WBPF ... To all SIT4Change Participants and Supporters, We would like to express our gratitude to all those who participated in SIT4Change 2011. Our goal was to to demonstrate the connection between spirit, faith, transformation and achieving social justice goals using the Occupy/99% Movement in a real-life situation. No matter what you think about it, Occupy has succeeded in

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Three people attended the WBPF/Sit4Change meditation at Occupy DC  Freedom Plaza at 2 pm, Saturday, November 19. We sat in silent meditation, read from a sutra, and had a brief discussion. Before leaving, some of us engaged folks at Occupy DC. Very few people were at Freedom Plaza that afternoon, because most Occupy DC folks were away at a non-violent demonstration at the Egyptian embassy.  WBPF

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Open to All -- Please share this invitation with all who may be interested We've had two beneficial public meditation events at Occupy DC Freedom Plaza on October 16 (recap) and November 12 (recap) , to contribute our mindfulness, peace and compassion to the nationwide Occupy movement, particularly Occupy DC, in coordination with ongoing nation-wide efforts of Buddhist Peace Fellowship, and

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Eight of us were able to attend our 1 pm - 2 pm Saturday November 12 WBPF meditation event at Occupy DC on Freedom Plaza, lead by WBPF co-organizer Bill Jenkins, in conjunction with Sit4Change, and in coordination with Sit4Change events at Occupy encampments across the country that day, including local Sit4Change coordinator Kim King. A number of other people were attracted to our activity, and

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Please see the email below, which was just now received from Buddhist Peace Fellowship Executive Director Sarah Weintraub. She is inviting BPF Chapters like WBPF to find ways to participate in a coordinated nation-wide Sit4Change event this Saturday, 1 pm, November 12 -- See below. Many of the Occupy groups in cities across the country have been struggling -- trying to keep their

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Twelve of us attended today's WBPF gathering at Freedom Plaza in NW DC, at 3 pm, simultaneous with other Buddhist Peace Fellowship "Being Present" meditation events by BPF Chapters in New York City, Oakland CA, and Portland, OR, to bring mindfulness and support non-violence for the nationwide Occupy movement against global greed and delusion. We had a Dharma reading (Dhammapada "Hatred never ends

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UPDATE: As it turns out at least one WBPF organizer can now be with you at our "Being Present" MeetUp -- namely Garold Stone. Also, DC just approved a 4-month extension for the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations at Freedom Plaza, so there should not be any eviction scuffles there, as have occurred this week elsewhere. ==== We just received an invitation from Buddhist Peace Fellowship Executive

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www.911UnityWalk.org Please join WBPF Friends at 12:30 p.m. at the 9/11 Unity Walk starting location Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb Street NW, Washington, DC  (MAP), when we will have a short reading, a brief mediation and socializing before the 9/11 Unity Walk registration at 1 p.m. After that we will mindfully walk together or individually along Massachusetts Avenue,

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Unsettling world food crises dominate the international news, but this does not have to be the end of the story for every mother, father or child in the world. Buddhist Global Relief is committed to changing the face of hunger, one child and one person at a time… $14 can provide nutritious hot meals for one child survivor of the Haitian earthquake for a month $10 can

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www.kalachakra2011.com   Question: What is the Kalachakra? The Kalachakra for World Peace is a multi-faceted, rich, and profoundly meaningful event, the largest Buddhist ritual open to the public given by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. His Holiness has offered the Kalachakra to large groups of people around the world. When you attend the entire 11-day cycle of the Kalachakra, you will see

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Opportunity for Mindful Action:   Earth Hour, Saturday, March 26, 8:30 pm Local Time May we consider participating in this world-wide Earth Hour and beyond, in order to:  Bear personal, mindful witness to global suffering from Climate Change Fearlessly take direct nonviolent action to tangibly reduce Global Warming Celebrate our interbeing Inspire awareness in others From Earth Hour 2011:

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Opportunity for Mindful Action --Expressing Compassion with Japan's Suffering in its Quake, Tsunami & Nuclear DisastersSee Thay's message also on Facebook Thich Nhat Hanh: Message to Friends in Japan by Thich Nhat Hanh on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 3:34am Dear friends in Japan, As we contemplate the great number of people who have died in this tragedy, we may feel very strongly that we

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The U.S.-Japan Council (USJC) extends its most sincere sympathies for the losses suffered by the people of Japan.  We share the deep world-wide concern over the mounting devastation from the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis. The U.S.-Japan Council Earthquake Relief Fund was established in order to collect donations that directly support immediate relief and the long-term rebuilding in

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Multiple Opportunities for Mindful Action for Peace and Social Justice on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, January 17 and throughout 2011 MLKDAY.gov

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Martin Luther King, Jr. -- Across the Ages Monday, January 17,  2-4 pm Participate at the event or via Live Webcast Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW Washington, DC 20016-5098 (202) 537-6200 Map of the Cathedral grounds People from all walks of life will come together to sing, dance and celebrate the legacy of faith and service left by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

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Opportunity for Mindful Action for Peace and Social Justice http://www.350.org/en/101010

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Please join other WBPF Friends to meet up at 1 pm, so we may have an opportunity to be together while on this Inter-Faith walk and visiting diverse faith institutions along the way. Please bring your friends.  -- This is a "rain or shine" event and most activities are outdoors. So please plan accordingly. As of Saturday morning, the weather forecast for Sunday calls for some morning showers,

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Maria Sgambati of Still Water Mindfulness Practice Center and WBPF, lead this July 20 Clean Energy Now event to a peaceful start with a Mindfulness Bell and Contemplation.  Read more

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The Washington Buddhist Peace Fellowship is sponsoring a Picnic for Peace on Sunday, June 20 from 11:30 am - 1 pm at BuddhaFest at American University's Kay Spiritual Life Center (MAP ignore Red Pin)  For directions and other BuddhaFest events please see buddhafest.org

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www.buddhafest.org BuddhaFest 2010 is a 4-day festival of Buddhist film, teachings and entertainment to be held Thursday, June 17 to Sunday, June 20 at the Katzen Arts Center at American University. It is being sponsored by American University's Office of the Chaplain. Eric Forbis and Gabriel Riera of IMCW are organizing the festival, along with the help of many other volunteers. The

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Please consult our growing index of peaceful Opportunities for Mindful Action for Peace & Social Justice, where you are encouraged to consider whether you might engage in your own way in these or other peaceful, mindful actions of your choice, to create a peaceful world through peaceful means.What mindful and peaceful actions for social justice are you already engaged in, that others might join?

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C-SPAN Video 1 hr. 24 minFeb 19, 2010 Washington, DC: The National Endowment for Democracy presented the Dalai Lama with the Democracy Service Medal in recognition of the Tibetan spiritual leader's commitment to advancing the principles of democracy and human dignity. He addressed the issue of human rights during his only public appearance in Washington.

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International Buddhist Committee of Washington, D.C. The 24th Annual International Vesak Celebration Sunday, May 2, 2010/2554 B.E. 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM You are invited to join Buddhists from temples representing many different countries and traditions as we celebrate the Birth, Enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha. The 24th International Vesak Day's activities include: Offerings,

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August 9 to 14, 2010At Mother House of the Zen Peacemakers in Montague, MAAttendance is Limited for this Historic Event.Register Now!A Major Gathering of Western Socially Engaged Buddhist Activists, Academics and Sponsors.A Concluding Banquet to Honor Robert Aitken & the Pioneers Who FollowedDetails

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A message from Tenzin Dorje:In response to the message Lhadon and I sent last week manyTibetans from around the world have written heartfeltmessages about how they plan to observe Losar – the lunarTibetan New Year – by asserting their Tibetan identity andtaking action for Tibet.Last year, Tibetans worldwide decided to observe Losar asan occasion of mourning for those killed in China'scrackdown in

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Reflecting on Martin Luther King's Message of Peace and Justice"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." - Martin Luther King, Jr.Today, throughout the US, people are commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, with messages of peace

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Please see the corresponding article Safe & Reliable Haiti Relief Donation on the WBPF-BLOG. If you know of other safe and reliable ways to donate for Haiti  recovery, please consider adding them by creating a Comment on that article.

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Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockville100 Welsh Park Drive Rockville, MD(Map & Directions)Friday, January 8, 2010Benefit Concert: 8:00 p.m.Peace Vigil: 9:00 p.m.Suggested donation: $20Event Flyer Dear WBPF Friends, Tara Brach and Hugh Byrne join UUCR Rev. Lynn Strauss to invite you to this very big and dramatic peace concert and vigil: We are inviting Peace Action Montgomery and the

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UPDATE Dec 18, 2009: Accord But No Treaty at COP15 Text of Accord UN Framework Convention on Climate Change UPDATE Dec 17, 2009: Photos from 3,000 Vigils World-wide on Saturday Dec 12 Thursday Dec 17 24-hour Global Climate Justice Fast 15 Million Petition Goal for Real Deal at COP15 Phone Calls to World Leaders for a Science-based Treaty ====== On December 12, 2009, mid-way through the

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The December 5, 2009 WBPF meeting at Teaism in DC began with a few minutes of silent mindfulness meditation. We went around the table, and each of us discussed how mindfulness practice affects our own concerns, intentions, and our inconsistent actions regarding Global Warming -- personally, in our relationships, and in our collective efforts: mindful consumption, discussing Global Warming with

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Fourteen people from local sanghas attended this WBPF meeting at Friends Meeting House, in DC. We began with a brief mindfulness meditation. Hugh Byrne led a discussion about how Engaged Buddhism relates to the challenges of Climate Change. These points arose, among others: Mindfulness is our way to wisdom and compassion. Opportunities for mindful engagement in social action occur in many

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At WBPF meetings we have been discussing how Climate Change increases harm to all beings and how mindful engagement in individual, relational and collective action can help reverse Global Warming, limit Climate Change, and mitigate its harmful consequences and social injustice.In advance of the high-stakes United Nations Climate Change Conference (December 7 - 18), there will be many grassroots

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Sunday, October, 18, 2009 Embassy Row in Washington, DC www.911unitywalk.org View Video About the Unity Walk Click here to register for the walk! Reminiscent of Gandhi’s Walks, thousands gather along Washington, DC’s Embassy Row to walk in “unity”, building bridges of respect as a model for the world to emulate. Walkers visit open houses of a dozen faiths for hospitality, listen to

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WHAT: "Mindfulness, Engaged Social Action, and Climate Change: Bringing Buddhist Teachings into the World. " WHEN: Tuesday, September 22, 7:30 to 9:30 pm WHERE: Friends Meeting of Washington, 2111 Florida Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20008 (three blocks from Dupont Circle Metro -- Red Line) Enter the building from Decatur Pl. at "A" on this map. The Washington Buddhist Peace Fellowship

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Many people will be gathering for 30-minutes of non-sectarian silent meditation for peace on Monday, September 21 at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC to locally celebrate International Day of Peace, which is a United Nations global holiday held annually since 1982. The event starts at 10:30 AM and ends at 1:00 PM. The 30-minute meditation will be from noon to 12:30 PMSep 21 Full Schedule

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BPF Joins Center for Transformative Change SIT for Change: 2nd Annual Sit-A-ThonActivists, Meditators, Yogis, Agents of ChangeTake a Stand Nationwide on September 19th, 2009 3 simple steps: 1. Commit. 2. Pledge. 3. SIT for Change Register today for SIT for Change: 2nd Annual Sit-A-Thon, a fundraiser benefiting Transformative Change Fund supporting inner awareness for all who work

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2009 marks 150 years since the John Brown Raid on Harpers Ferry to support freedom for slaves. The Jefferson County NAACP is coordinating the sesquicentennial events with the National Park Service. As part of this observance, hosted by local NAACP Representative, Jim Tolbert, there will be a mindful walk from the Courthouse in Charles Town, West Virginia to the hanging site. At the end of the

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On August 13th, 2009, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, Mr. Le Dung, made it known that all monks and nuns will be expected to leave the Bat Nha monastery by September 2nd, 2009. The Bat Nha monestary has been attacked several times already. The helpbatnha.org web site is initiating a letter writing campaign to the US Government to ask for their intervention and

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Aug 24, 2009: Here is a letter that Order of Interbeing founder and leader Thich Nhat Hanh wrote on August 21 to retreatants in Estes Park, Colorado, while undergoing 14-days treatment for Pseudomonas aeruginosa at Massachussets General Hospital in Boston.

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Notes from June 16, 2009 WBPF meetingAt School for Friends in Northwest DC Agenda: Conclude discussion of The World We Have, by Thich Nhat Hanh Identify fundamental premises to guide WBPF work on Climate Change Identify focus areas for WBPF Activities Begin to develop WBPF responses to the Global Climate Change Crisis Involve more WBPF members and friends from local Sanghas 1.

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Please consider taking the immediate action endorsed in this alert from the Buddhist Peace Fellowship to sign the Amnesty International petition to free Aung San Suu KyiAction Alert from Friends of BPF!Buddhist Peace Fellowship endorses action in the interest of Aung San Suu Kyi, the missing monks and nuns, and the civilians who are living under the oppression of those who gain from the suffering

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In the run-up to the crucial U.N. Climate Treaty Conference in Copenhagen in December 2009 [1],  The Time to Act is Now: A Buddhist Declaration on Climate Change [2] presents to the world's media a unique spiritual view of climate change and our urgent responsibility to address the solutions. The Declaration was composed as a pan-Buddhist statement by Zen teacher Dr. David Tetsuun Loy and

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"I believe that to meet the challenge of our times, human beings will have to develop a greater sense of universal responsibility. Each of us must learn to work not for his or her self, family or nation, but for the benefit of all mankind. Universal responsibility is the real key to human survival. It is the best foundation for world peace, the equitable use of natural resources and through

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On May 30 June 8 (*), tickets will go one sale for The Heart of Change, October 10, 2009 in Washignton D.C., a day's exploration of wisdom, meditation, and compassionate action with a morning teaching by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.This event is hosted by the Conservancy for Tibetan Art and Culture.Please visit www.DalaiLamaDC09.com to learn more and to purchase tickets.(*) Due to technical

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Healing the Earth Thursday, July 23, 2009 Also, Sunday, July 26, 2009 in ColumbiaDear Still Water Friends,This Thursday and Sunday we are fortunate to have Ko Barrett as our facilitator. Her concern for our environment is both personal and professional: she is the Associate Director for International Affairs in the Climate Program Office or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Her

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Our next WBPF meeting is Tuesday June 16 7:30 pm (corrected time) Meeting Location: School for Friends (at Quaker House)2121 Decatur Pl NW (street view) 3 blocks north of Dupont Circle Metro (map) We will meet in the left-side upstairs room above the school. The school entrance is about 30 yards west (left) of the Decatur Place entrance to Friends Meeting House, where we had

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WBPF Open MeetingTuesday, May 12, 2009 7:30 PMFriends Meeting House2111 Florida Ave NW3 blocks north of Dupont Circle Metro(Map)May 12 Discussion Topic:Thich Nhat Hanh's The World We Have, Chapter 3,Diet for a Mindful Planet. Between now and the May 12 meeting, please consider reading Chapter 3, if possible. And from now until the meeting, please also consider observing your own experiences

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Only six of us were able to join Hugh Byrne that early Spring Friday evening at the Friends Meeting House in NW DC. After 10 minutes of silent meditation, Maria moderated 90-minutes of thoughtful discussion and mutual deep listening about Mindful Eating as it relates to our personal mindfulness practice, Global Warming and Climate Change. We were grounded by our reading of the book, The World We

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DATE: Friday, April 3rd, 7:30 PM PLACE: Friends Meeting of Washington - 2111 Florida Ave NW - 3 blocks north from Dupont Circle Metro THEME: Mindful Consumption and Climate Change We will continue to discuss and reflect on ideas found in: "Mindfully Green" by Stephanie Kaza January 2009 Shambhala Sun "The Green Path" "The World We Have: A Buddhist Approach to Peace and Ecology" by

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At Crossings Thursdays March 19,April 16, May 21, June 18, July 237 - 9:15 pmAt Columbia Sundays March 22,April 19, May 24, June 21, July 26 6:30 - 8:30 pmOnce a month through July, the Still Water Mindfulness Practice Center's meditation sessions at Crossings and Columbia will read from and discuss Thich Nhat Hanh’s The World We Have: A Buddhist Approach to Peace and Ecology.Thay discusses the

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WHERE: Friends Meeting of Washington, 2111 Florida Avenue, NW (3 blocks from Dupont Circle Metro) WHAT: Washington Buddhist Peace Fellowship meeting--discussion of Stephanie Kaza's "Mindfully Green" and Thich Nhat Hanh's "The World We Have: A Buddhist Approach to Peace and Ecology" and an exploration of wise understanding, mindfulness, and action in light of our reflections and discussion.

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Please watch this page for our new membership form.The Washington Buddhist Peace Fellowship (WBPF) has found a multitude of ways to connect with and bring compassion and clarity to our larger community: We sponsored a silent peace walk just prior to the U.S. war in Iraq, co-sponsored peace promotion events with like-minded organizations, and hosted workshops and events to cultivate peace within

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WBPF hosts a private, spam-free email list for announcements, event notices, and email discussion.Please sign up at: groups.yahoo.com/group/wbpf We welcome and appreciate your involvement!Peace in our hearts ... Peace in the World

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The Washington Buddhist Peace Fellowship sponsors, co-sponsors and encourages participation in many events in the area that support the development of greater mindfulness as individuals and as a society, for the sake of achieving social justice. Anyone who is interested in contributing toward the development of more peaceful and harmonious organizations, workplaces, or societies is invited to

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50th Anniversary of the Chinese Invasion of Tibet Here is the link to the DC events -- HELP SPREAD THE WORD March 9, 2009 10:30 am Event: Protest March from White House to Chinese Embassy Initial Location: Lafayette Park Contact: Chand - grassroots@studentsforafreetibet.org Organized by the New York Organizing Committee & Capital Area Tibetan Association March 10, 2009  10:30 am Event:

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Washington Buddhist Peace Fellowship Events Calendar COMING EVENTS  By WBPF and other organizations  (EVENTS ARCHIVE)Sat Nov 19 2-3 pm WBPF/BPF/Sit4Change Meditation at Occupy DC Freedom Plaza (2011)Sat Nov 12 WBPF Joins Sit4Change at Occupy DC at Freedom Plaza (2011) Sun Oct 16 "Being Present" Meditation at Occupy Wall Street DC or At Home (2011) Sun Sep 11 WBPF Meet Up at 2011 9/11 Unity

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WBPF meetings are announced here and via our Email list. Canceled -- WBPF Meeting Mar 27, 2010 10 am This meeting for all WBPF friends will discuss and organize around "Opportunities for Mindful Action for Social Justice", including but not limited to forming a WBPF Engaged Practice Group on Climate Change. Please join us down stairs near the Koi pond. At Teaism 400 8th St. NW, DC at

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The Washington Buddhist Peace Fellowship is a coalition of Buddhists and like-minded individuals dedicated to serving as a proactive force for peace, social and economic justice, and a sustainable environment. Founded in February 2003, WBPF is the Washington, D.C. area chapter of the national Buddhist Peace Fellowship, which formed in 1978. We are inspired and guided by the wisdom and compassion

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Introduction to Mindfulness: Book: Peace is Every Step (Thich Nhat Hanh) Book: You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment (Thich Nhat Hanh) Mindful Living Guide (Shambhala Sun Magazine, March 2010) Engaged Buddhism: Buddhist Peace Fellowship What is Socially Engaged Buddhism? Resources for Socially Engaged Buddhists Books on Engaged Buddhism (list by Donald Rothberg)

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The Washington Buddhist Peace Fellowship is mindful of and has compassion for the suffering of all people and all other beings world-wide. Local and global harm and social injustice are caused by and exacerbated by Global Climate Change, which is caused by inexorable Global Warming, which is driven by ever increasing greenhouse gas emissions. The WBPF is developing information resources,

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Mindfulness and the Occupy (99%) Movement Resources Engaged Buddhism & Climate Change Mindful Consumption Mindful Eating

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Local and global harm and social injustice are caused by and exacerbated by Global Climate Change, which is caused by inexorable Global Warming, which is driven by ever increasing greenhouse gas emissions.Mindful consumption can directly reduce environmental damage, such as the release of greenhouse gases leading to Global Warming. By reducing Global Warming, Mindful Consumption indirectly, but

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