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I am thrilled to be taking part in this online conference, taking place from July 24-26. I will be drawing from research I have done over the last year and a half on Buddhist<\/a> economics, drawing from my backgrounds both as a comparative scholar of Buddhist and Western ethics and as an engaged community member and citizen, active in protests and demonstrations as well as community organizing for twenty years.<\/p>\n

With gratitude to Ayya Yeshe for making it all happen and to all who present and join.<\/p>\n

The Festival of Radical Awakening<\/strong><\/p>\n

The festival of radical awakening is an amazing intersection of social justice, contemporary issues and spirituality. To be spiritual is to see that we are all intimately connected to the earth and each other, happiness and wellbeing are not just personal matters, they are communal ones. For too long wellness and Buddhist spaces have ignored the pressing realities of diversity and justice. Inner wellbeing and awakening has to be matched by an active commitment to justice, the alleviation of poverty, caring for the planet, questioning our privelege, how we can create a beloved community and uplift each other.<\/span><\/p>\n

REGISTER:\u00a0www.dhammanet.org\/fora<\/a>
\nCourse suggested fee $50 USD
\nTHIS IS AN ONLINE EVENT<\/p>\n

Donations can be made at**
**\nhttps:\/\/<\/wbr>bodhicitta-monastery.com\/<\/wbr>make-donation<\/a>**
**\n<\/a>**
**\nJoin our inspiring socially engaged speakers and participate in talks, discussions and solutions.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Sacred and sustainable activism**
\n\u2013 Peace and mindfulness
**\n\u2013 Progressive Buddhism<\/a> and the economy\/planet**
\n\u2013 Racial and gender equality
\n\u2013 LGBTQIA+ Dharma
\n\u2013 Life hacks
**\n\u2013 Buddhist tools to manage addiction<\/p>\n

For any queries email Ayya Yeshe: moondakini@hotmail.com<\/p>\n

Programme \n<\/span><\/h2>\n \ Day One \n<\/span><\/h4>\n \ Friday, 24th July 7-9pm EST<\/span><\/p>\n \ (Saturday 25th 9-11am Sydney, Aust Time)<\/p>\n \ The Anatomy of Equality<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n \ " \ Bhante Sujato<\/span><\/p>\n \ \u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \ Reimagining a Just Economy<\/strong><\/em> \n<\/span><\/p>\n \ " \ Justin Whitaker<\/span><\/p>\n \ \u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \ Day Two<\/span><\/h4>\n \ Saturday 25th July, 7-9pm EST<\/span><\/p>\n \ (Sunday 26th, 9-11am Sydney Aust Time)<\/p>\n \ The Time to Act Is Now<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n \ " \ Rev Myokei Caine-Barrett Shonin<\/span><\/p>\n \ \u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \ Love is Justice and the Personal is Political \u2013 Justice, Gender Equality and reclaiming the Sacred Feminine<\/strong><\/em> \n<\/span><\/p>\n \ " \ Ayya Yeshe Bodhicitta<\/span><\/p>\n \ \u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \ Addiction Recovery and Liberation<\/strong><\/em> \n<\/span><\/p>\n \ " \ Vimalasara Valerie Mason \u2013 John<\/span><\/p>\n \ \u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \ Day 3<\/span><\/h4>\n \ Sunday 5 \u2013 7pm EST<\/span><\/p>\n \ (Monday 7am-9am)<\/p>\n \ Sustainable Activism and Racial Justice<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \ " \ Lama Rod Owens<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \ \nRadical Rainbows: Diversity in Dharma LGBTQIA+<\/em><\/strong> \n<\/span><\/p>\n \ " \ Akaliko Bhikkhu<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \ \nDONATION<\/span><\/p>\n \ Suggested donation for the whole event $50 USD.<\/p>\n \ We very much need your donation to keep making retreats like this available, but in the tradition of Buddhist generosity, we give teachings with the understanding that people respect them and reciprocate. 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