[Chicago] Intl. Buddhism Festival: Sat., June 7

[Kevin H]

The Buddhist Council of the Midwest's 24th Annual International
Buddhism Festival
Being Peace, Taking Action

Saturday June 7, 2008
Wat Phrasriratanamahada htu The Buddhist Temple of Chicago
4740 N. Racine Ave. Chicago 1151 W. Leland Ave., Chicago

Keynote speakers address "Being Peace, Taking Action" from the view of
their traditions.
Bhante Kondanna Theravada
Taigen Dan Leighton Mahayana
Debbie Zarate Vajrayana

Opening Ceremony & Keynote Talks: 9:30AM - 11:00AM
Lunch 11:00AM - 12:30PM
Plenary Panel Discussion 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Workshops 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Cultural Performances from Buddhist Lands 5:30PM - 8:30PM

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Inter-Yana Festival service and sharing of culture and wisdom from our
traditions
Mediation workshops and Dharma Arts Calligraphy, Tara Dance, and more
The Buddhist Peace Fellowship countering armed forces recruitment in
high schools
Tibet Center on current state of religious freedoms in Tibet and recent
protest

For more information, visit:
www.buddhistcouncil midwest.org 
http://www.buddhist councilmidwest. org/news. htm
http://www.buddhist councilmidwest. org/docs/ IBF_Flyer_ 2008.pdf
or (847) 869-5806