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TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!
Online sales are closed, but please join us!
FRIDAY, APRIL 13
Doors open at 5:30
BUDDHIST CHURCH OF OAKLAND
825 Jackson St, Oakland
UPDATE 3/27: Please note the venue change to the Buddhist Church of Oakland! We are grateful to the BCO for hosting this event, which will allow us to offer more tickets at lower prices.
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Buddhist Peace Fellowship presents:
Sanctuary: Buddhists and Activists in Solidarity
An evening of dialogue between Buddhist teacher Rev. Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, and grassroots leader Eddy Zheng.
This year, Buddhist Peace Fellowship celebrates a 40-year legacy of bridging Buddhism and social justice. The combination of internal and external, spiritual and political, is essential to our work. Ancient wisdom nourishes us with inner sanctuary while anti-deportation activism strives boldly to protect communities under attack.
Join us for a conversation about the relationship between dharma and community defense, and what gives hope, strength and sanctuary in harrowing times.
DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM.
Arrive early to browse t-shirts, books and more before the talk.
ACCESSIBILITY
For accessibility, **please plan to arrive fragrance-free.** This supports community members with chemical injuries or sensitivities. It applies to laundry detergent, fabric softener, shampoo / conditioner / hair styling products, cologne, perfume, and more sadly, anything manufactured to smell good. Even essential oils can trigger severe allergies and illness similar to cat, bee, or peanut allergies We will send out more information to ticket buyers on how to prepare for a fragrance-free space, centering fragrance-free products designed for people of color
The venue is wheelchair accessible, and will have reserved seating near air filters. Please reach out to us at events@bpf.org if you need ASL or other translation.
Childcare will be available by request; please contact us at least 5 days in advance at events@bpf.org with the number, ages, and any access needs of the children coming with you.
SOLIDARITY TICKETS
If you can't attend but would like to sponsor a ticket for a community member to be nourished by this dialogue, we welcome your generosity!
Please choose a Solidarity Ticket option ($75) in ticket sales.
SPONSORS & ENDORSERS
We are grateful for community support that makes the weaving together of inner and outer sanctuary possible. Thank you to these sponsors and endorsers for supporting this event with event space, publicity and feedback, and financial sponsorship.
Buddhist Church of Oakland
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
San Francisco Zen Center
Institute of Buddhist Studies
Ella Baker Center
Peacock Rebellion
Critical Resistance (Oakland)
Hella Organized Bay Area Koreans (HOBAK)
API Equality
Parallax Press
East Bay Meditation Center
Clear View Project
There are still opportunities for financial sponsorship, starting at $200. Would your group like more info? Contact Dawn at dawn@bpf.org to learn more.
Bios:
REV. ZENJU EARTHLYN MANUEL
Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, Ph.D. is an author, transformative learning circle facilitator, dharma transmitted Zen priest, spirit song leader, and drummer of African Congolese rhythms and Native American hand and round drum.
The essence of all her transmissions come together in her talks and books, including:
+ Sanctuary: A Meditation on Home, Homelessness, and Belonging
+ The Way of Tenderness: Awakening Through Race, Sexuality, and Gender
+ Black Angel Cards: 36 Oracles and Messages for Divining Your Life
Her upcoming first novel, The Water Monarch: A Story of Resistance and Love, won second place in Kimbilio's First National Fiction Prize, reviewed by acclaimed author Edwidge Danticat.
Rev. Zenju's work has also been featured in Essence Magazine, CNN, CBS NEWS, KPFA Radio, Buddhadharma, and Lion's Roar. She holds a M.A. from U.C.L.A. and a Ph.D. in Transformative Learning from California Institute of Integral Studies.
EDDY ZHENG
Eddy Zheng has a passion and lifelong commitment to serving children, youth, and families, and ending mass incarceration in the United States.
Eddy's mission is to use his experiences to inspire and motivate young people to invest in their education, raise awareness about the detrimental impact of the Prison Industrial Complex on the Asian and Pacific Islander population, and promote racial harmony among people of color. Arrested at 16 and tried as an adult for kidnapping and robbery, Eddy Zheng served over 20 years in California prisons and jails. His work is particularly crucial at a time when Trump's administration is targeting Cambodian, Vietnamese, and other API immigrant communities for detention and deportation.
Eddy Zheng now works with a number of social justice organizations, including:
+ Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA)
+ Chinatown Community Development Center (CCDC)
+ Asian Prisoners Support Committee (APSC)
Every day, Eddy raises awareness around the impact of criminalization and deportation on the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community, ensuring that API voices and experiences are included in the larger movements for freedom and sanctuary. Eddys life is the focus of the award winning documentary, Beathin the Eddy Zheng Story.
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| Friday Apr 13, 2018 6:30 PM - Friday Apr 13, 2018 8:30 PM | $35.00 - $108.00 |
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LocationBuddhist Church of Oakland (View)
825 Jackson St.
Oakland, CA 94607
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Contact
| Owner: BPF Events |
| On BPT Since: Jun 17, 2014 |
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| Buddhist Peace Fellowship |
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