Buddhist Peace For Black America

Cost: $10 Contribution Appreciated. No one turned away due to lack of funds Seating: Limited seating on a first come basis. Bring your own cushion (Optional). Dinner: All are invited to meet with Choyin for dinner after the talk. Theme A "non-political" event dedicated to the needs and concerns for peace in the African American community. About Choyin Rangdrol: -Seen on television: "Oakland Is . . ." since 2001 -2003 Recipient: Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Community Service -Also featured in the Oakland Post, KPFA, and Snow Lion Newsletter. Author of: -American Buddhism, What does it mean for people of color? (1998) http://rainbowdharma.com/commentaries.html -Dharma teachings for People of Color: (1998) http://rainbowdharma.com/teaching.html -Black Buddha (2000) -Buddhist Meditations for African Americans (2000) -Religicide and the Good Ship Jesus: (Harvard University presentation pending) http://athena.tbwt.com/content/article.asp?articleid=1340 -The Bridge of Mutuality: Healing the injury between African American And Asian communities (Presentation: Univ. of Hawaii, International Conference on Social Sciences, accepted) Contributions: If you cannot attend but would like to send a contribution please make check payable to: Choyin Rangdrol and include the following info: 1. email address 2. snail mail address 3. telephone number Mail To: Choyin Rangdrol 369-B Third Street #119 San Rafael, Ca. 94901 AskChoyin@aol.com Sponsored by: The African American Buddhist Study Group of Oakland Inquiries: Please email Choyin at AskChoyin@aol.com Press Release: On April 12th (1:00pm) at the Oakland YWCA, The African American Buddhist Study group of Oakland will sponsor a public talk by Choyin Rangdrol titled "Buddhist Peace For the African American Community: Calming Fears About War". The talk will include advice on anger reduction, healing the family, calming fears, and wealth practice as well as provide an opportunity for peaceful people to network with one another. A question and answer opportunity is also planned. Choyin Rangdrol is an African American Buddhist who teaches in the East Bay Area and has written several essays and books on Buddhism and the African American experience. His teachings and commentaries can be found on the website: Rainbowdharma.com. A $10 contribution will be accepted for the event. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. The event is non political and dedicated to the needs and concerns for peace in the African American community. Seating is limited. Inquiries on-line at: AskChoyin@aol.com Feel free to pass this on to all interested parties.