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		<title>A rollicking night of music for Tibet House</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:40:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="260" height="260" src="http://zenpeacemakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/todays-iage-upload.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="todays iage upload" title="todays iage upload" /></p>Originally posted by SunSpace. The great music site Consequence of Sound has a report, with select video and pictures. Check it out here. Monday night at Tibet House’s big annual benefit concert, collaboration, improvisation, and good cheer seems to have ruled the evening: Laurie Anderson joined Philip Glass onstage, Philip Glass and Rahzel joined Lou [...]]]></description>
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<p><em><strong>The great music site Consequence of Sound has a report, with select video and pictures. Check it out <a href="http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/02/live-review-the-22nd-annual-tibet-house-u-s-benefit-concert-at-nycs-carnegie-hall-213/" target="_blank">here</a>.</strong></em></p>
<p><a href="http://zenpeacemakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/todays-iage-upload.jpg" rel="lightbox[4226]" title="A rollicking night of music for Tibet House"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4227" src="http://zenpeacemakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/todays-iage-upload-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Monday night at <a href="http://www.tibethouse.us/" target="_blank">Tibet House</a>’s big annual benefit concert, collaboration, improvisation, and good cheer seems to have ruled the evening: Laurie Anderson joined Philip Glass onstage, Philip Glass and Rahzel joined Lou Reed on stage (see photo, left), Rahzel played with a string section… Also performing were Magnetic Fields frontman Stephin Merritt, James Blake, Das Racist, singer Dechen Shak-Dagsay, and violinist Tim Fain.</p>
<p>The great music site Consequence of Sound has a report, with select video and pictures. Check it out <a href="http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/02/live-review-the-22nd-annual-tibet-house-u-s-benefit-concert-at-nycs-carnegie-hall-213/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>This entry was created by <a title="View all posts by Sun Staff" href="http://www.shambhalasun.com/sunspace/?author=187">Sun Staff</a>, posted on <abbr title="2012-02-15T11:58:42-0400">February 15, 2012 at 11:58 am</abbr> and tagged <a href="http://www.shambhalasun.com/sunspace/?tag=events" rel="tag">Events</a>, <a href="http://www.shambhalasun.com/sunspace/?tag=music" rel="tag">Music</a>. Bookmark the <a title="Permalink to A rollicking night of music for Tibet House" href="http://www.shambhalasun.com/sunspace/?p=24877" rel="bookmark">permalink</a>. Follow any comments here with the <a title="Comments RSS to A rollicking night of music for Tibet House" href="http://www.shambhalasun.com/sunspace/?feed=rss2&amp;p=24877" rel="alternate">RSS feed for this post</a>.</p>
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		<title>Hundreds of Tibetan activists stage protest in Washington, DC</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="201" src="http://zenpeacemakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/post-as-feature-img..jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="post as  feature img." title="post as  feature img." /></p>Originally posted by Buddhadharma. hundreds of Tibetans and their supporters staged protests While China’s next President, Xi Jinping, came to Washington on Monday for a Tuesday visit with President Obama, hundreds of Tibetans and their supporters staged protests in the nation’s capitol, calling for a free Tibet. Protests began when two climbers rappelled over the Arlington [...]]]></description>
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<p><em><strong><a href="http://www.thetibetpost.com/en/news/international/2345-tibet-activists-to-protest-visit-of-chinas-future-president" target="_blank">hundreds of Tibetans and their supporters staged protests</a></strong></em></p>
<p><a href="http://zenpeacemakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/post-as-feature-img..jpg" rel="lightbox[4222]" title="Hundreds of Tibetan activists stage protest in Washington, DC"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4223" src="http://zenpeacemakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/post-as-feature-img.-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>While China’s next President, Xi Jinping, came to Washington on Monday for a Tuesday visit with President Obama, <a href="http://www.thetibetpost.com/en/news/international/2345-tibet-activists-to-protest-visit-of-chinas-future-president" target="_blank">hundreds of Tibetans and their supporters staged protests</a> in the nation’s capitol, calling for a free Tibet. Protests began when two climbers rappelled over the Arlington Memorial Bridge to unfurl a banner that read “Xi Jinping: Tibet Will Be Free.” The climbers were later <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/02/13/tibet-protesters-arrested-in-u-s-amid-china-visit/" target="_blank">arrested</a>, along with two others.</p>
<p>According to <a href="http://www.thetibetpost.com/en/news/international/2345-tibet-activists-to-protest-visit-of-chinas-future-president" target="_blank">Tibet Post International</a>, protests included a “rally and march from the Chinese Embassy to the White House, a mass Buddhist prayer offering, life-size puppets, solidarity rallies, and a candlelight vigil.”</p>
<p>Xi Jinping is expected to become China’s next leader in 2013, after a transitional period that will occur later this year. His visit comes at a time when Tibet finds itself in real turmoil, following the <a href="http://www.shambhalasun.com/news/?p=29215" target="_blank">two most recent self-immolation protests</a> carried out by Tibetan teens. More protests are planned for today, when Xi Jinping meets with President Obama.</p>
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		<title>Greyston Bakery First of New York Roll Out Benefit Corporations</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:07:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="185" src="http://zenpeacemakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Todays-post1-300x185.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="Todays post" title="Todays post" /></p>Originally posted by The Care2Team blog. This new law has the ability to transform the State and national economy by creating businesses that must create benefit for society and the environment in addition to profit. &#160; Secretary of State On Hand to Help 13 Businesses (Including the Greyston Bakery) Become Benefit Corporations On First Day [...]]]></description>
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<p><em><strong>This new law has the ability to transform the State and national economy by creating businesses that must create benefit for society and the environment in addition to profit.</strong></em></p>
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<p><strong>Secretary of State On Hand to Help 13 Businesses (Including <a href="http://zenpeacemakers.org/zen-peacemakers/who-we-are/greyston-mandala/">the Greyston Bakery)</a> Become Benefit Corporations On First Day<br />
Investors Interested in Businesses that Solve Social Problems</strong></p>
<p><strong>New York, NY:</strong> New York Secretary of State Cesar A. Perales was on hand to accept filing papers from New York’s first benefit corporations, a new kind of corporation that became available in New York for the first time today. Created when Governor Cuomo signed S.79-A (Squadron)/ A.4692-A (Silver), the benefit corporation passed both houses unanimously.</p>
<p>This new law has the ability to transform the State and national economy by creating businesses that must create benefit for society and the environment in addition to profit.  Thirteen businesses from across the State rushed to adopt the new corporate form as they build a new economy.  One company even left Delaware and incorporated in New York State to take advantage of this innovative corporate form.  Currently seven states, including New York, have enacted benefit corporation laws.</p>
<p>“The creation of benefit corporations in New York is a testament to the strength of this global movement to redefine success in business” said Andrew Kassoy, Co-Founder of B Lab, a non-profit organization that supported the legislation.  “New York is the heart of global finance and now interested investors in New York have a way to make sure their money is doing much more than just making a profit.”</p>
<p>Benefit corporations are a new kind of corporation legally required to: 1) have a corporate purpose to create a material positive impact on society and the environment; 2) expand fiduciary duty to require consideration of the interests of workers, community and the environment; and 3) publicly report annually on its overall social and environmental performance using a comprehensive, credible, independent, and transparent third party standard.  Traditional corporate law requires corporations to prioritize the financial interests of shareholders over the interests of workers, communities, and the environment.</p>
<p>“This legislation is a validation of the double-bottom line mission that Greyston Bakery has championed for the past 30 years and we are proud to be a part of business history in the State of New York as one of the state’s first Benefit Corporations” said Mike Brady, President of Greyston Bakery, New York State’s first benefit corporation.</p>
<p>Investors are also interested in the new law.  ”We like to back entrepreneurs who have embraced solving social problems as part of the goals for their companies,” said Albert Wenger, Partner at Union Square Ventures, an investor in innovative internet businesses like Twitter, Etsy, Edmodo, and Tumblr.   “We believe this creates more long term value for both shareholders and society.  The Benefit Corporation legal structure is an important innovation to help maintain that dual focus as the companies scale.”</p>
<p>California, New Jersey, Virginia, and Hawaii passed similar legislation in 2011, joining Vermont and Maryland who did so in 2010. Benefit corporation legislation has also been introduced in Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Illinois and the District of Columbia. The legislation has enjoyed strong bi-partisan support in every state.</p>
<p>“Congratulations to New York’s first benefit corporations! The entrepreneurs lining up today send a clear message: New York is open for business in a huge new way,” said Senator Daniel Squadron. “Starting today, benefit corporations will bring new businesses into our market and unlock billions in investments, all while promoting a new socially-minded approach to entrepreneurship. Today is a big day for all who believe that profitable business and social responsibility can be inextricably connected.  I look forward to welcoming many new benefit corps to New York in the coming weeks and months.”</p>
<p>“Today, businesses in New York are now empowered to embrace social responsibility and to pursue vital goals such as safeguarding workers’ rights and protecting our environment as part of their core mission. By enabling benefit corporations in New York, we are continuing our efforts to strengthen and diversify our economy while demonstrating that profit and the pursuit of social justice are not mutually exclusive,” said Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, one of the Prime Sponsors of the Legislation.</p>
<p>“I am very happy this legislation is going into effect in New York,” said Senator Bill Larkin (R-C, Cornwall-on-Hudson), a Co-Sponsor of the bill. “This new option allows our businesses to stay competitive while promoting best-practices that are good for both the environment and society.”</p>
<p>“Governor Cuomo has opened New York for business while reinvigorating our tradition as the nation’s progressive leader. By combining these key objectives, benefit corporations allow New York State businesses to pursue goals beyond the bottom line while promoting continued investment and development in our state,” Secretary of State Cesar Perales said.</p>
<p>The New York bill had significant business support, including companies such as Eileen Fisher; Greyston Bakery, Icestone and Uncommon Goods, all interested in creating better choices for the growing number of entrepreneurs and investors who seek to create businesses that create both social and shareholder value. Numerous business organizations, such as Syracuse First, Buffalo First, Ithaca First, Onondaga Citizens League, The JustGreen Partnership and Westminster Economic Development Initiative, Inc., also supported the bill.</p>
<p>“The passage of Benefit Corporation legislation is an important and much needed step forward to grow our New York State economy,” said David Levine, co-founder of the American Sustainable Business Council whose members’ organizations represent over 100,000 businesses. “New York is helping to lead the way for the country with an innovative and sustainable business strategy that will grow businesses and create jobs which will also provide social and environmental benefit.”</p>
<p>The bill was originally proposed by the American Sustainable Business Council and B Lab; and the citizen advocacy campaign was led by Care2.com.</p>
<p>For additional background on benefit corporations, including national and local legislative updates, see<a href="http://www.benefitcorp.net/" target="_blank">www.benefitcorp.net</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Background information and contacts for benefit corporations’ first day:</strong></p>
<p><strong>First Day Registered Companies:</strong></p>
<p>Agrodolce for Fast Foodies, Call2Action, Clay.com, Corn Cow Inc., eco, Greyston Bakery, On Belay Business Advisors, Outlier, Sahara Reporters, Singlebrook Technology, Stephen Vardin &amp; Colleagues, Inc., Strugatz Ventures</p>
<p><strong>Initial Supporters:</strong></p>
<p><strong>B Lab</strong> is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a new sector of the economy that uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems.  B Lab drives systemic change through three interrelated initiatives: 1) building a community of Certified B Corporations to make it easier for all of us to tell the difference between “good companies” and just good marketing; 2) driving capital to impact investments through use of GIIRS Ratings and Analytics; and 3) advancing supportive public policies to accelerate growth of social entrepreneurship and impact investing.  To earn certification, which is not required for registered benefit corporations, B Corps must achieve a verified minimum score (80 out of 200) on the B Impact Assessment and amend their bylaws to legally require their directors to consider the interests of stakeholders, not just shareholders, when making decisions.  For more information, check <a href="http://www.bcorporation.net/" target="_blank">www.bcorporation.net</a> or contact Jay Katie Kerr at <a href="mailto:katie@bcorporation.net" target="_blank">katie@bcorporation.net</a>.</p>
<p><strong>American Sustainable Business Council</strong> is a growing coalition of business networks and businesses committed to advancing a new vision, framework and policies to support a vibrant, equitable and sustainable economy. The Council brings the business perspective, experience and strength to stimulate our economy, benefit our communities, and preserve our environment. Today, the organizations that have joined in this partnership represent over 65,000 businesses and social enterprises and more than 150,000 entrepreneurs, owners, executives, investors and business professionals and other individuals. <a href="http://www.asbcouncil.org/" target="_blank">www.asbcouncil.org</a> For more information contact David Levine at<a href="%28917%29%20359-9623" target="_blank">(917) 359-9623</a></p>
<p><strong>Care2</strong>: With more than 17 million members and over 700 nonprofit partners worldwide, Care2 is the largest online community that empowers millions of individuals to lead a healthy, sustainable lifestyle and support important causes. Care2 is a B Corporation, or social enterprise, that generates revenues by connecting individuals with nonprofits and business that are making the world a better place. Care2 has worked with B Lab to provide thousands of signatures to advocate for Benefit Corporation legislation passed in California and New York. Founded in 1998, Care2 has collected over 80 million signatures on petitions featuring timely and important issues. Please visit the Care2 community at<a href="http://www.care2.com/" target="_blank">www.care2.com</a>.  For more information contact Sue Anne Reed at <a href="mailto:sueanne@care2team.com" target="_blank">sueanne@care2team.com</a> or <a href="650%20622-0867" target="_blank">650 622-0867</a>.</p>
<p>State Senator Daniel Squadron introduced the legislation.  Contact Amy Spitalnick, <a href="212-298-5565" target="_blank">212-298-5565</a> /<a href="516-521-0128" target="_blank">516-521-0128</a>.</p>
<p>Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was the Prime Sponsor in the Assembly.  Contact Jason Fink  <a href="212-312-1400" target="_blank">212-312-1400</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Other Individuals Willing to Comment On the Bill</strong></p>
<p>Mike Brady, President of Greyston Bakery <a href="914-375-1510%20x201" target="_blank">914-375-1510 x201</a></p>
<p>Albert Wenger, Partner at Union Square Ventures <a href="mailto:albert@usv.com" target="_blank">albert@usv.com</a></p>
<p>Andrew Greenblatt, Adjunct Assistant Professor at NYU’s Wagner School of Public Service, a Professor specializing in social ventures.  <a href="917-885-9309" target="_blank">917-885-9309</a></p>
<p>Allen Bromberger, Partner, Perlman + Perlman, LLC, <a href="212-889-0575" target="_blank">212-889-0575</a> <a href="mailto:allen@perlmanandperlman.com" target="_blank">allen@perlmanandperlman.com</a></p>
<p>Kyle Westaway, Westaway Law, attorney in New York City and Adjunct Professor at Harvard Law School.  <a href="626-942-2380" target="_blank">626-942-2380</a></p>
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		<title>Das Racist, Lou Reed, Philip Glass, Stephin Merritt and more to rock Feb 13 Tibet House benefit</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="283" height="130" src="http://zenpeacemakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Todays-post.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="Todays post" title="Todays post" /></p>Originally posted by Shambhala SunSpace. Annual NYC benefit concert. Each year Tibet House&#8217;s annual NYC benefit concert gets more and more diverse in terms of performers, and 2012&#8242;s event is no exception. Featured acts will include Philip Glass, Laurie Anderson, Das Racist, Antony, James Blake, Lou Reed, Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields, Rahzel, and [...]]]></description>
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<p><em><strong>Annual NYC benefit concert.</strong></em></p>
<p><a href="http://zenpeacemakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Todays-post.jpg" rel="lightbox[4209]" title="Das Racist, Lou Reed, Philip Glass, Stephin Merritt and more to rock Feb 13 Tibet House benefit"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4210" src="http://zenpeacemakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Todays-post-150x130.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="130" /></a>Each year Tibet House&#8217;s annual NYC benefit concert gets more and more diverse in terms of performers, and 2012&#8242;s event is no exception. Featured acts will include Philip Glass, Laurie Anderson, <strong>Das Racist</strong>, Antony, James Blake, Lou Reed, Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields, Rahzel, and Dechen Shak-Daysay. The show will take place one week from tonight — that is, on Monday, Feb 13 — and you can order your tickets by calling Carnegie Charge at <strong>212-247-7800</strong>, or in person at the Carnegie Hall Box Office.</p>
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		<title>Interview with Dana Wiki’s Joshua Eaton about #OWS and @OccupyBuddhism at My Patheos Blog</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="http://zenpeacemakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/todays-post-imae-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="todays post imae" title="todays post imae" /></p>Originally posted by Rev. Danny Fisher.   Check out the brand new interview with the great Joshua Eaton (founder of Dana Wiki). by Danny Fisher &#8220;Photo from around Zuccotti Park on Day 36 of Occupy Wall Street in New York, Friday, October 21.&#8221; Photo by David Shankbone. Please check out my brand new interview with the great Joshua [...]]]></description>
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<h3>  Check out the brand new interview with the great <strong><a href="http://joshuaeaton.wordpress.com/">Joshua Eaton</a> </strong>(founder of <a href="http://www.danawiki.org/">Dana Wiki</a>).</h3>
<h4>by Danny Fisher</h4>
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<p>&#8220;Photo from around Zuccotti Park on Day 36 of Occupy Wall Street in New York, Friday, October 21.&#8221; Photo by David Shankbone.</p>
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<p>Please check out my brand new interview with the great <strong><a href="http://joshuaeaton.wordpress.com/">Joshua Eaton</a> </strong>(founder of <a href="http://www.danawiki.org/">Dana Wiki</a>) for my new Patheos blog <strong><a href="http://www.patheos.com/blogs/dannyfisher/2012/02/interview-joshua-eaton-talks-ows-and-occupybuddhism/">Off the Cushion</a></strong>. In it we talk Buddhism and the #Occupy movement. It’s a really good discussion — don’t miss this one.</p>
<p>I previously interviewed Joshua once before about Dana Wiki for <a href="http://www.shambhalasun.com/sunspace/?p=19533"><em>Shambhala Sun</em> Space</a>. He’s a really great interview subject, let me tell you! Don’t forget to follow him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/joshua_eaton">@joshua_eaton</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/OccupyBuddhism">@OccupyBuddhism</a>.</p>
<p>Read our interview <strong><a href="http://www.patheos.com/blogs/dannyfisher/2012/02/interview-joshua-eaton-talks-ows-and-occupybuddhism/">here</a></strong>.</p>
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		<title>Charlie: Head for Peace Gathering with Jeff Bridges in San Francisco</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:56:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="http://zenpeacemakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_9209-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="img_9209" title="img_9209" /></p>On February 4, I got to travel with Bernie to San Francisco to meet with Jeff Bridges and the rest of the Head for Peace family. As Bernie begins to plan my upcoming journeys to the field, street retreats and work with the &#8220;Let All Eat&#8221; Cafés and Greyston Foundation this year, he is inviting a community [...]]]></description>
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			I found my way to this world through the left-over lumps of clay from Jeff Bridges&#8217; pottery wheel. After heeding my call to take shape, he, the Dude, sent me to help his friend Bernie to wage peace around the world.</p>
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<p>On February 4, I got to travel with Bernie to San Francisco to meet with Jeff Bridges and the rest of the Head for Peace family.</p>
<p>As Bernie begins to plan my upcoming journeys to the field, <a href="/?page_id=184" data-cke-saved-href="http://zenpeacemakers.org/events/street-retreats/">street retreats </a>and work with the &#8220;Let All Eat&#8221; Cafés and Greyston Foundation this year, he is inviting a community of people to join in this work.  Please click <a href="http://www.zenpeacemakers.org/friendsofbernie" target="_blank" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.zenpeacemakers.org/friendsofbernie">here</a> to become a Friend of Bernie to learn about getting involved.</p>
<p>I invite you to follow our journeys together through my<a href="http://zenpeacemakers.org/author/charlie/" data-cke-saved-href="http://zenpeacemakers.org/author/charlie/"> blog posts</a> and by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Charlie/300427623300873" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Charlie/300427623300873">liking me on Facebook</a>. You can also <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Head-For-Peace/234900299881873" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Head-For-Peace/234900299881873">follow the whole Head for Peace family</a>  and check out the <a href="/?page_id=2885" data-cke-saved-href="http://zenpeacemakers.org/headforpeace/">Head for Peace web page</a>, which details the story of the heads and showcases some Head Keepers.</p>
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		<title>Travels with Charlie: Actor, Activist Jeff Bridges Supports Greyston Foundation, Bernie Glassman</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:50:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ari</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="231" height="300" src="http://zenpeacemakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Jeff-Bridges-Visits-Greyston-December-2011-p1-231x300.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="Travels with Charlie" title="Jeff Bridges Visits Greyston December 2011-p1" /></p>Originally posted in the Westchester Wag Click image below and press Ctrl+(+) or Apple+(+) to zoom in &#160; &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>What is Socially Engaged Buddhism?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:02:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="176" height="208" src="http://zenpeacemakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/todays-feature-imagae.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="todays feature imagae" title="todays feature imagae" /></p>Originally posted by Buddhist Peace Fellowship. In this post Thich Nhat Hanh speaks words of wisdom associated with engaged  Buddhism. What is Socially Engaged Buddhism? Lets take a look at it from the perception of the mind of a monk. Change Your MInd Day 2008 BPF Socially engaged Buddhism is a dharma practice that flows [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="176" height="208" src="http://zenpeacemakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/todays-feature-imagae.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="todays feature imagae" title="todays feature imagae" /></p><p>Originally posted by <a href="http://www.bpf.org/about-us/what-is-socially-engaged-buddhism" target="_blank">Buddhist Peace Fellowship.</a></p>
<p>In this post <strong>Thich Nhat Hanh</strong> speaks words of wisdom associated with engaged  Buddhism.<br />
What is Socially Engaged Buddhism? Lets take a look at it from the perception of the mind of a monk.</p>
<p><strong>Change Your MInd Day 2008 BPF</strong></p>
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<p>Socially engaged Buddhism is a dharma practice that flows from the understanding of the complete yet complicated interdependence of all life. It is the practice of the bodhisattva vow to save all beings. It is to know that the liberation of ourselves and the liberation of others are inseparable. It is to transform ourselves as we transform all our relationships and our larger society. It is work at times from the inside out and at times from the outside in, depending on the needs and conditions. It is is to see the world through the eye of the Dharma and to respond emphatically and actively with compassion.  (<strong>Donald Rothberg and Hozan Alan Senauke, Turning Wheel Magazine/Summer-Fall &#8211; 2008</strong>)</p>
<p><strong>Thich Nhat Hanh: What Is Engaged Buddhism?</strong></p>
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		<title>Desmond Tutu visits Dalai Lama in India</title>
		<link>http://zenpeacemakers.org/2012/02/desmond-tutu-visits-dalai-lama-in-india/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:06:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="266" src="http://zenpeacemakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/picture-for-post.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="picture for post" title="picture for post" /></p>Originally posted by Buddhadharma. The Most Reverend Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, visited Dharamsala, India, Friday and met with his friend and fellow Nobel Peace laureate, the 14th Dalai Lama. His Holiness was invited to Archbishop Tutu’s eightieth birthday celebrations in Pretoria late last year, but denied a visa by the South African government (whom [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://zenpeacemakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/picture-for-post.jpg" rel="lightbox[4139]" title="Desmond Tutu visits Dalai Lama in India"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4140" src="http://zenpeacemakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/picture-for-post-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>The Most Reverend Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, visited Dharamsala, India, <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/2-Nobel-laureates-Desmond-Tutu-Dalai-Lama-to-meet-today/articleshow/11831054.cms" target="_blank">Friday</a> and met with his friend and fellow Nobel Peace laureate, the 14th Dalai Lama. His Holiness was invited to Archbishop Tutu’s eightieth birthday celebrations in Pretoria late last year, but denied a visa by the South African government (whom Archbishop Tutu then accused of cowing to the Chinese government). You can find out more about Archbishop Tutu’s visit — and also download photos, video, and recordings from it — at <a href="http://www.dalailama.com/" target="_blank">www.dalailama.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Aung San Suu Kyi delivered Wallenberg medal by University of Michigan</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:16:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ari</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nobel Peace laureate and Burmese activist Aung San Suu Kyi wasrecently delivered the Wallenberg Medal by the University of Michigan via Dominic Nardi. She was originally awarded the honor in 2011 but could not travel to receive it in person at the time. According to an article in the university’s Exploremagazine,”Nardi was one of the best candidates to deliver the Wallenberg [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://zenpeacemakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/assk.jpg" rel="lightbox[4126]" title="assk"><img class="size-full wp-image-4129 alignleft" title="assk" src="http://zenpeacemakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/assk.jpg" alt="" width="116" height="116" /></a>Nobel Peace laureate and Burmese activist Aung San Suu Kyi was<a href="http://www.globalportal.umich.edu/2012/01/24/burma-wallenberg/" target="_blank">recently delivered</a> the <a href="http://www.wallenberg.umich.edu/medal2.html" target="_blank">Wallenberg Medal</a> by the University of Michigan via Dominic Nardi. She was originally awarded the honor in 2011 but could not travel to receive it in person at the time. According to an <a href="http://www.globalportal.umich.edu/2012/01/24/burma-wallenberg/" target="_blank">article</a> in the university’s <em>Explore</em>magazine,”Nardi was one of the best candidates to deliver the Wallenberg medal to Suu Kyi because Burma, also known as Myanmar, is one of his research interests.” The article covers the delivery and their meeting in depth.</p>
<p>Raoul Wallenberg was a Swedish diplomat who helped rescue tens of thousands of Jews in Budapest toward the end of World War II.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wallenberg.umich.edu/suu_kyi.html" target="_blank">The Wallenberg Medal and Lecture website</a>: “Undaunted and fearless through many years of detention and efforts to intimidate her, in speaking out for democracy and human rights in Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi exemplifies the courage and commitment to the humanitarian values of Raoul Wallenberg.”</p>
<p>Read all about the history of the Medal <a href="http://www.wallenberg.umich.edu/medal2.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Past recipients include the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.</p>
<p>Watch this prerecorded lecture from 2011, played at the 21st Annual Raoul Wallenberg Lecture, followed by a then-live Q&amp;A session with Aung San Suu Kyi:</p>
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