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* Introduction to Buddhism - Revolution from within

Illustrating Buddhist concept from documentary film of this year Nobel peace  laureate

 

"It's very, very important for us to take action at the local level. Because sometimes when we think of global problems, we get disempowered. But when we take action at the local level, we are empowered." 

                                                      - Wangari Maathai, 2004 Nobel Peace Laureate

 

Gandhi said, 'to be the change we wish to see'.  Once we live the way to tap into our Buddha nature, we can realize the infinite positive potential to make the world a better place. The common ground of Gandhi and Maathai all lies "Revolution from within" - the central spirit of Buddhist practice

 

Date : October 21 Thursday, 

Time : 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Venue : Sequoia Room, 2nd Floor Tresidder Union (map / floor plan)

contact  : wlau@stanford.edu (Wah Tung)

 

Feature :

 

- Documentary film of Wangari Maathai, Nobel peace Laureate 2004 and the Green  Belt Movement,  showing how determination of one individual can change the world

 

- Presentation and experience illustrating the concept of "Human Revolution" in Buddhist  practice

 

We'll start with a video extract briefly introducing the Green Belt Movement of Wangari Maathai, follows by presentation and discussion on how we can release our innate potential to make the world better.

 

Come and seek more  !!!

Welcome to anyone who have no prior knowledge to Buddhist practice !!!

 

"Every one of us can make a contribution. And quite often we are looking for the big things and forget that, wherever we are, we can make a contribution.... Sometimes I tell myself, I may only be planting a tree here, but just imagine what's happening if there are billions of people out there doing something. Just imagine the power of what we can do." 

                                                                                     - Wangari Maathai

 

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