A Message from Hozan Alan Senauke, a noted "Engaged Buddhist" leader in America and a Soto Zen Teacher at the Berkeley Zen Center in California ...
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Dear Friends,
On 23 March I am joining a group going out to the Rohingya refugee camps near Cox's Bazaar in Bangladesh. The Interfaith Witness to Stop Genocide in Burma consists of Muslims, Christians, Jews and at least this one Buddhist. We will meet with and interview refugees, talk with representatives of supporting NGOs, and have time both with press and government officials in Dhaka. I imagine this will be a difficult journey, but it is essential witness for those of us in the West, whose every religious tradition teaches compassion.
While my travel expenses are covered, I hope to bring donations of funds for Rohingya support, and connect with organizations that are reliably and accountably supporting the refugees. I know that many of you care about the plight of Rohingya people and have deep concerns about the actions of Burmese Buddhists. If you can help, we welcome your donations large and small at: Clear View Donation for Rohingya Relief
Peace,
Hozan Alan Senauke
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From Jundo: This other news ...
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Dear Friends,
On 23 March I am joining a group going out to the Rohingya refugee camps near Cox's Bazaar in Bangladesh. The Interfaith Witness to Stop Genocide in Burma consists of Muslims, Christians, Jews and at least this one Buddhist. We will meet with and interview refugees, talk with representatives of supporting NGOs, and have time both with press and government officials in Dhaka. I imagine this will be a difficult journey, but it is essential witness for those of us in the West, whose every religious tradition teaches compassion.
While my travel expenses are covered, I hope to bring donations of funds for Rohingya support, and connect with organizations that are reliably and accountably supporting the refugees. I know that many of you care about the plight of Rohingya people and have deep concerns about the actions of Burmese Buddhists. If you can help, we welcome your donations large and small at: Clear View Donation for Rohingya Relief
Peace,
Hozan Alan Senauke
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From Jundo: This other news ...
Rohingya refugees who have fled ethnic violence in Myanmar are at risk of “a humanitarian crisis within the crisis” as the impending cyclone and monsoon seasons threaten to flood camps and fuel the spread of disease, diplomats at the United Nations Security Council warned on Tuesday.
More than 100,000 refugees living in makeshift camps in Bangladesh are in areas prone to flooding and landslides, and tens of thousands will have to be relocated before the high waters hit in March, said Filippo Grandi, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/13/w...angladesh.html
More than 100,000 refugees living in makeshift camps in Bangladesh are in areas prone to flooding and landslides, and tens of thousands will have to be relocated before the high waters hit in March, said Filippo Grandi, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/13/w...angladesh.html
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