Benefit for the Buddhist Peace Fellowship with

Tenzin Robert Thurman

and Bhante Suhita Dharma

Sunday, March 5, 2006

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

St Mary's Cathedral

1111 Gough Street (at Geary), San Francisco

Tickets: $20/person, no one turned away due to lack of funds. As of Saturday, March 4, this event is nearly sold out. There may be a limited number of spaces available at the door on Sunday, March 5.

Please join us as we hear inspiring stories from the lives of these two longtime peacemakers and help celebrate the BPF's 28 years of progressive social change with tasty treats and a film about our work!

Tickets

Volunteer and Sponsorship Info

Directions to St. Mary's

About Robert Thurman and Bhante Suhita Dharma

Tickets: $20/person, no one turned away due to lack of funds. As of Saturday, March 4, this event is nearly sold out. There may be a limited number of spaces available at the door on Sunday, March 5.

To volunteer for this event: please contact us at benefit@bpf.org  or call 510-655-6169, ext. 300.

Sponsorship packages available: We are seeking sponsors and underwriters for this event -- please contact benefit@bpf.org if you are interested.

Getting There

• Public Transportation:  Reach St. Mary’s via the 38, 47. 49 MUNI buses lines.  BART riders can catch the 38 near the Montgomery BART station.  Please see: www.511.org for details & schedules.

• Driving Directions:  Free parking available on-site.  Map & directions available at: http://www.cathedraleventcenter.com/map.htm

Tenzin Robert Thurman is a scholar, author, former Tibetan Buddhist monk, Director of Tibet House in New York City, and close personal friend of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. He is the author of numerous books and articles, including his recent book, Inner Revolution: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Real Happiness. Professor Thurman is one of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship's charter members.

 

 

 

An African-American former Trappist monk and senior Buddhist teacher, Bhante Suhita Dharma has a degree in social work and has worked extensively with homeless people, people with AIDS, prison inmates, and a broad range of social service projects in the United States and internationally over the past 40 years. Bhante is a member of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship's International Advisory Council.