Jai Bhim, Namo Buddhaya Everyone, All Ambedkarites in North America are invited to the Annual Retreat and Networking event happening during the Memorial Day weekend. This yearly event is a great opportunity for all followers of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, Phule and Buddha to gather with their families, bond with like-minded individuals, learn and share ideas […]
Description Despite having been constitutionally outlawed, caste and untouchability practices in the Indian subcontinent still shape the socio-political, cultural, and religious life of Indians. More than 350 million people suffer from this age-old system of entrenched segregation. Anti-caste movements among Dalits (former “Untouchables”) have been flourishing, yet caste continues to affect marriage choices, educational attainment, […]
Dismantling Casteism and Racism: A Symposium "Continuing the Unfinished Legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar" The Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies (A/PIA) Program at the University of Michigan & the Ambedkar Association of North America have co-organized a symposium to address the theme “Dismantling Casteism and Racism.” The symposium will examine the contemporary and historical intersections between anti-racist […]
MINDFULNESS URBEN RETREAT Saturday, June 29, 2019 9:00 AM 4:00 PM University of Berkley (map) Come Join the Festival of Sharing and be a part of a cultural exchange of Meditation, Arts, Music and Dance. Yoga • Guided Meditation • Indian Stick Dance • Malaysian Singer Composer Imee Ooi Debut Concert • Children’s Village • Food Vendors […]
On behalf of the Buddhist Council of America, we would like to invite you to be our honored guest speaker to open the International Vesak Day ceremony, a holiday that was recognized and adopted by the United Nations on May 15, 1999. International Vesak Day is an important day for Buddhist communities across Michigan and […]