Buddhism: A Conference for Buddhists of Color

and ex-Untouchable Converts in India

Saturday, April 26, 2008

10am-5pm

San Francisco Buddhist Center

39 Bartlett St.

San Francisco, CA

Bringing together prominent Buddhist, Dalit leaders of India with prominent Buddhists of Color from America and the UK (Suggested Donation $15-$50)

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

• Lama Rangdrol, American Mahasiddha in the Vajrayana tradition of Padmasambhava.

• Angel Kyodo Williams, Author, Zen Priest and Founder of The Urban Peace Project.

• Anchalee Kurutach, Chair of the Board of The Buddhist Peace Fellowship.

HONORARY GUEST SPEAKERS

• Mangesh Dahiwali, (India) A leading intellectual, Buddhist follower of Dr. Ambedkar and representative of The Jambudiva Trust, dedicated to the revival of Buddhism in India.

• Karunadipa, (India) Ordained Buddhist and a Director of The Arya Tara Mahila Trust, dedicated to the uplift of Dalit women through Buddhism, education and personal development.

CULTURAL EVENING 7pm-10pm

For All Buddhists and Friends (Suggested Donation $5-$10)

Book Signing by Angel Kyodo

The launch of BROKEN VOICES, ex-Untouchable Women Speakout,

by Dr. Valerie Mason-John (Vimalasara), African British Buddhist Author.

Images From India, by Padmadhara, Asian British Documentary film maker.

Dharma Songs, by Karunadipa, Indian Dharmaworker.

The evening will end with Bollywood Dance Lessons.

Come and Join Us for this Historic Event!

To book, email:  infor@sfbuddhistcenter.org, Subject: “April Conference”

Mission District of SF location info: www.sfbuddhistcenter.org