Continuing to offer this space for group meditation, 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.
These monthly group meditation in the streets have been a place to connect with fellow activists and practitioners, an opportunity to re-gather practice, courage, strength for the long haul work for peace and justice. Outside of NYC, we've been joined by communities throughout North America and beyond--Westchester, Maryland, Appalachian Mts in Tennessee, Los Angeles, Idaho, Santa Fe with members of the Upaya sangha, Toronto, Germany, Sweden, Portugal...
Much gratitude to all who've joined us, for your practice, for your continued presence, for not looking away from the horrors that continue to unfold in the Middle East. Thank you for all that you do for peace and justice. May these monthly sits offer you some refuge.
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, 30 June 2024, 1-2PM US ET, Union Square Park (north), Manhattan, NYC. We will meet on 17th Street, 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.