BPF 2008 Focus

Cultivating Peace, Dismantling War, Human Rights

We are the Chicago Chapter of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship. We formed our chapter in 2004 and have been meeting once a month at different dharma centers in the Chicago area. We embrace diversity and invite anyone to join our meetings and our community.

Watch the Dharma Talk Now:

The Attention Deficit Society - Consciousness Fragmented, Commodified & Controlled

by Buddhist Scholar David Loy

This talk took place on Sunday April 27th, 3:00 - 5:00 pm at
DePaul University Lincoln Park: Schmitt Academic Center Rm 154
2320 N. Kenmore Ave

David Loy is Besl Family Chair of Ethics, Religion & Society at Xavier University. He is a Buddhist philosopher and social critic, and the author of several books including The Great Awakening: A Buddhist Social Theory and most recently Money, Sex, War, Karma: Notes for a Buddhist Revolution.

August 7, 2008 Peace Vigil

A successful demonstration with activists from the Burmese community, Darfur, Amnesty International, Buddhist Council of the Midwest. Thanks much to the committee for your hard work.

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Upcoming Events, Location & Contacts
Next Chapter Meeting Thursday September 18th at The Cenacle Retreat Center, 513 W. Fullerton St. 7:00 - Meditation 7:30 - 9:15 pm Meeting Please come and join our growing community from all over Chicagoland to explore how Buddhist practice and peace work go together. On-site parking available at no cost.



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