We continue our monthly meditation in the streets, for peace and justice, in Gaza, in Palestine, in Israel. For an immediate and lasting ceasefire. For the immediate and safe return of all hostages. For safety and dignity for all.

Please sit and walk with us, rain or shine.

Our practice on this day will be one of quiet sitting and walking meditation, extending metta to all those suffering the effects of violence. On other occasions, our practice has taken the form of a rally, with signs, placards, flags, whistles, and loud protest. Please observe the chosen form of our practice for this day. 

Bring a compassionate heart but leave the flags and placards for another day. Mindful of our interconnectedness, may our open-heartedness and quiet presence on this occasion serve as one example of a peaceful response to violence and aggression.

(We will have a sign of the image above as a marker, to express our intention for the day.)

May our collective practice plant the seeds of the causes and conditions for peace and justice.  May our practice continuously till this field, so that the harvest is of non-separation and of the truth of interbeing.

Rain or shine, please join us on Sunday, 28 July2024, 1-2PM US ET, Union Square Park (north), Manhattan, NYC.  We will meet on East 17th Street (bet. Broadway and Park Ave. S.), directly across from Barnes & Noble. Please check our X/Twitter or Facebook for alerts. If possible, please come in your practice attire and bring a cushion and/or something to sit on.  For those outside NYC, please form your own gathering, practice with us, and let us know, buddhistactionny@gmail.com.