[Chicago] Forward From National Office

[Jo Marie]

Dear BPF Friends,
Below some items of interest from the national office:

March 27 - April 1: Nevada Peace Walk
Join us for this walk in the footsteps of a long legacy of peace 
walkers and spiritual leaders to draw attention to the nuclear 
dangers that continue to threaten our sacred planet and the community 
of life. This interfaith pilgrimage, co-sponsored by BPF, begins in 
Las Vegas and travels to the gates of the Nevada Test Site. For more 
info, visit: 
<http://www.nevadadesertexperience.org/programs/peacewalk.htm>http://www.nevadadesertexperience.org/programs/peacewalk.htm 


April 25 - May 12: FOR/BPF Buddhist Delegation to Colombia
Join Linda Ruth Cutts (of San Francisco Zen Center) and Sarah 
Weintraub on a journey to Colombia to meet with people creating peace 
in the midst of civil war. The delegation will visit women's and 
youth groups, travel to rural peace initiatives, meet with 
faith-based human rights advocates, Buddhist practitioners, and 
government officials, and immerse ourselves in the beauty and warmth 
of Colombia and its culture. Delegation members will practice 
meditation (zazen), chant, observe periods of silence, share 
vegetarian meals, and practice deep listening, exploring this 
experience in Colombia in light of Buddhist practice. The trip will 
end with a 3-day meditation intensive. Co-sponsored by Fellowship of 
Reconciliation and Buddhist Peace Fellowship. Apply by March 14. For 
more info, visit: 
<http://www.forcolombia.org/delegation/buddhist>http://www.forcolombia.org/delegation/buddhist 

Please note: We'd LOVE for someone from one of our chapters to go on 
the Colombia Delegation. If you are a chapter member and you're 
interested, please let us know if we can do anything to support you 
-- some financial assistance may be available for members of 
currently active BPF chapters.
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