Z E N B U D D H I S T T E M P L E , A N N A R B O RP R E S E N T S

DHARMA AND DIRECT ACTION

WORKSHOP

WITH BUDDHIST PEACE

FELLOWSHIP

1 2 1 4 P A C K A R D S T . A N N A R B O R , M I 4 8 1 0 4

S E P T E M B E R 3 - 4 T H , 2 0 1 6

JOIN US IN EXPLORINGTHE INTERSECTION

BETWEEN MINDFULNESSAND SOCIAL JUSTICE

The Environmentalist Group of the Zen Buddhist Temple,Ann Arbor is hosting this two-day workshop to develop

inspiring responses to injustice guided by spiritual wisdomand political awareness. We invite you to join us for this

unique workshop weekend, to be held Saturday September3rd and Sunday September 4th at the Zen Buddhist

Temple in Ann Arbor.

The Dharma and Direct Action Workshop will be led by Dawn Haney and Katie

Loncke, co-directors of Buddhist Peace Fellowship, an Oakland, California-based

organization started in 1978 to promote a Buddhist approach to social and

environmental justice. Dawn and Katie lead engaged Buddhism workshops around the

country, recently in New Orleans and New York.

The workshop will combine conversation, reflection, and practical training in such

areas as:

P o l i t i c a l - S p i r i t u a l M e s s a g i n gC o m p a s s i o n a t e C o n f r o n t a t i o nB u i l d i n g N o n v i o l e n t D i r e c t A c t i o n , f r o m p l a n n i n g t o c o m p l e t i o n

The goal of this workshop is to strengthen strategic actions and build

coalitions between groups of spiritual activists in Southeast Michigan,

where economic inequality, racial discrimination, and environmental

injustice do everything from cutting funding for much-needed public

programs to poisoning our water.

CREATING A BASE OFSPIRITUAL ACTIVIST

POWER IN SOUTHEASTMICHIGAN

b u d d h i s t p e a c e f e l l o w s h i p . o r gz e n b u d d h i s t t e m p l e . o r g

For more information about the workshop agenda, accommodations, ortuition, please email info@bpf.org or emilynhoward@gmail.com

Mindful of the interconnectedness of all beings, we know that power

comes from solidarity and coalition-building. Therefore, we are seeking

applicants across a range of backgrounds and identities, including but not

limited to race, gender, sexuality, ability, age, and religious affiliation, or

lack thereof.

Workshop tuition, which covers Dawn and Katie's travel costs, is on a

sliding scale. Participants who submit their applications before June 20th

will get a special early-bird discount at the sliding scale rates of $35,

$100 (full tuition), or $200. After June 20th, the sliding scale cost will be

$50, $165 (full tuition), or $290. There may be scholarship funds available

to help participants with travel and childcare costs. Please inquire.

The application deadline for this workshop is July 18th, 2016. Important:

Attendance to this event is by application only. Space is very limited, so

we suggest applying as soon as possible. To apply, go to http://bit.ly

/24up4iV

The Ann Arbor Zen Temple will provide meals and overnight

accommodations for participants from out of town. The workshop is held

in an accessible, fragrance-free location, and overnight accommodations

will include safe space for trans* and gender-non-conforming

participants.