BPF Boston: news from Buddhist Peace Fellowship

[BPF Boston chapter announcements]

*Heads up on some upcoming events . . .

and a reminder to join us this Sunday:
**Town Hall Meeting to End the War – (co-sponsored by BPF Boston)
*An open meeting to discuss ending the war in Iraq, Arlington Town Hall
Sunday, March 11 from 3-5 PM

national events:

*March 27 - April 1: Nevada Peace Walk
*Join us for this walk in the footsteps of a long legacy of peace 
walkers and spiritual leaders to draw attention to the nuclear dangers 
that continue to threaten our sacred planet and the community of life. 
This interfaith pilgrimage, co-sponsored by BPF, begins in Las Vegas and 
travels to the gates of the Nevada Test Site. *For more info, visit: 
*http://www.nevadadesertexperience.org/programs/peacewalk.htm

*April 25 - May 12: FOR/BPF Buddhist Delegation to Colombia
*Join Linda Ruth Cutts (of San Francisco Zen Center) and Sarah Weintraub 
on a journey to Colombia to meet with people creating peace in the midst 
of civil war. The delegation will visit women’s and youth groups, travel 
to rural peace initiatives, meet with faith-based human rights 
advocates, Buddhist practitioners, and government officials, and immerse 
ourselves in the beauty and warmth of Colombia and its culture. 
Delegation members will practice meditation (zazen), chant, observe 
periods of silence, share vegetarian meals, and practice deep listening, 
exploring this experience in Colombia in light of Buddhist practice. The 
trip will end with a 3-day meditation intensive. Co-sponsored by 
Fellowship of Reconciliation and Buddhist Peace Fellowship. *Apply by 
March 14. For more info, visit: 
*http://www.forcolombia.org/delegation/buddhist
Please note: We'd LOVE for someone from one of our chapters to go on the 
Colombia Delegation. If you are a chapter member and you're interested, 
please let us know if we can do anything to support you -- some 
financial assistance may be available for members of currently active 
BPF chapters.

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*3) Buddhist Peace Delegation on YouTube!
*Finally, a treat for you from our January Buddhist Peace Delegation in 
Washington, DC. Paul Davis, a BPF member in Cincinnati who came to DC 
that weekend, created a great slideshow (with a soundtrack!) that's now 
up on YouTube. Here's the link -- enjoy! 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-Hfvelze0c