Archive for the ‘Buddhism’ Category
Sunday, May 18th, 2008
It’s hard work, liberating a proto-country from one of the most powerful and defensive empires left in the world. Hard work, and expensive too. Just ask the International Tibet Independence Movement, which has been organizing a counter-torch relay, and other activities to draw attention to the abuse of Tibetans in China. For just a few dollars you can help out … plus eat Tibetan food, listen to Tibetan music, meet a wide range of Tibetan activists, see a short film. Did we mention Tibetan food? (more…)
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Monday, April 7th, 2008
Burma’s rule by an oppressive dictatorship has resulted in an increase in the number of refugees fleeing government violence. Indianapolis has become a major resettlement city for these refugees and IUPUI has become a school of choice for many of the college age refugees. (more…)
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Thursday, February 21st, 2008
This Weekend Workshops of the Indianapolis Peace Institute will address the history and background of Burma’s humanitarian crisis, as well as provide an opportunity to examine the impact of refugee resettlement in the Indianapolis community. (more…)
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
Have you ever wondered … What is the role of faith and civil society as our world becomes more economically, socially and environmentally interdependent? What is at stake and what, if any, common interests can be identified? What is the appropriate relationship between religion, government, and the public sphere? To discover answers to these questions and to learn how to get involved in dynamic international projects, you have to head to the International Interfaith Symposium at IUPUI. (more…)
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
Provocate.org presents an experiment in problem solving. Before Chinese Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong’s visit to Indianapolis on February 22, diverse opponents of Chinese foreign policy will for the first time sit down to discuss strategies that work to change Chinese behavior … and those that don’t. (more…)
Posted in Democracy, Foreign policy, Christianity & Christians, Law & justice, Environment, Energy politics, Human and civil rights, China, Business, War & peace, Empire, Globalization, Africa, Buddhism, Morality & Ethics | 1 Comment »
Monday, January 7th, 2008
It has been rumored the The Almighty hangs out at Center Stage Cafe in Indianapolis, usually waiting to take the mic on Spoke N Heard Tuesdays. Now it looks like he’ll be joining a Mosaic international conversation cafe. (more…)
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Saturday, December 29th, 2007
Don’t despair if you missed the Dalai Lama’s visit last week. The Tibetan Cultural Center from Bloomington is bringing Indianapolis a feast of cultural delights — singers, musicians, film, folklore, photography, traditional crafts, and momos (you have to try these!) Even though we won’t see His Holiness, the staff from the center be on hand to discuss Tibetan Buddhism and their vision for and independent Tibet.
**Bonus: You can see the kick-off for Spirit and Place upstairs featuring “Danke Schoen,” an exhibit of paintings by local artist Kyle Ragsdale, music by singer/songwriter from Queen Bee Music. (more…)
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Friday, November 23rd, 2007
The upcoming visit by Chinese ambassador Zhou Wenzhong is a great opportunity to learn more about China and its place in the world. Local groups will seek to draw attention to the Chinese government’s support for brutal dictatorships abroad and its often brutal treatment of its own people. A foreshadowing of global protests that will use the 2008 Olympics in Beijing to highlight their grievances. But first, ask whether their complaints are justified, and whether their hopes for changing China are realistic … and how we can help shape Chinese government behavior. (more…)
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Saturday, October 27th, 2007
Faith-based institutions are some of the wealthiest institutions around. In many religious institutions, philanthropy tends to be more noticeable through its members giving financially to their place of worship and their institutions offer various ministries back to its membership. But how philanthropic are they? How do the different religious institutions measure up to each other in regards to how much and what they give back into the community? Do they give beyond the walls of the worship facility and how? Controversial? Possibly. (more…)
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Wednesday, October 17th, 2007
****** ******, a young photo-journalist, returns to Indianapolis to launch an exciting initiative — “The Burma Youth Program: Democracy 2.0″ … most exciting of all, we in Central can play an essential role in this project to help transform Burma. (more…)
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