Allies for Social Change

Jul 24, 2006 - Aug 2, 2006

Title of Training :	Allies for Social Change: Buddhism and Peacebuilding.
Institution :	International Women’s Partnership for Peace and Justice
Location :	Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Course Type :	Short 10-day course.
Description :	The course will bring together an international community of women to learn and share with one another. The workshop will focus on bringing a Buddhist feminist framework to cultivating inner peace while engaging in social action in our communities and the world. What will be covered in the course? An introduction to Buddhist teachings Applying Buddhist and feminist concepts for reflection on personal life experiences and contemporary social issues Buddhist feminist analysis of structural violence, power, privilege and social action Understanding the intersections of engaged Buddhism and feminism and how each supports the other Building peace within through daily mindfulness practices Daily meditation and yoga
Language :	English.
Dates :	24 July - 2 August 2006
Fee :	Sliding scale of $300-$500 USD for women living in the Global North, and $100 USD for women living in the Global South. Fees cover the 10-day course, including training fees, food, accommodation, and transport from Chiang Mai to the training center. There are limited scholarships available.
URL :	http://www.womenforpeaceandjustice.org/allies_for_social_...
Contact :	ginger@womenforpeaceandjustice.org