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Buddhism Beyond Race and Caste
Conference for Buddhists of Color and ex-Untouchable Buddhists in India
Saturday, April 26, 2008
10am-5pm
Limited spaces available for people of color allies.
Sliding scale 15-$50.
Pre-registration recommended. Register by credit card online or send a check to the SFBC.
Bringing together prominent Buddhist, Dalit leaders of India with prominent Buddhists of Color from America and the U.K.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
- Lama Rangdrol, American Vajrayana Mahasiddha
- Angel Kyodo Williams, Author, Zen Priest & Founder of The Urban Peace Project
- Anchalee Kurutach, Board Chair of The Buddhist Peace Fellowship.
Plus honorary speakers from India:
- Mangesh Dahiwali, Leading intellectual, Buddhist follower of Dr. Ambedkar and working for the revival of Buddhism in India
- Karunadipa, Director of The Arya Tara Mahila Trust, dedicated to the uplift of Dalit women
Cultural Celebration
Saturday, April 26, 2008
7-10pm
All welcome.
Sliding scale $5-$10
- Book launch for BROKEN VOICES, ex-Untouchable Women Speakout, by Dr. Valerie Mason-John (Vimalasara), African British Buddhist Author.
- Images From India, by Padmadhara, Asian British Documentary film maker.
- Dharma Songs, by Karunadipa, Indian Dharma worker.
- Bollywood Dance Party! (with lessons)
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