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International Women’s Partnership for Peace and Justice (IWP)
announces a 7 day course for women, May 14 – 20, 2008, in
Chiang Mai, Thailand. The course, Allies for Social Change:
Buddhism and Feminism, 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 offered in the course?
- An introduction to
Buddhist teachings
- Applying Buddhist and
feminist concepts for reflection on
personal life experiences and contemporary social issues
- 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
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Who is the course open to?
We welcome women of all ages, cultures, religions, and sexual preferences
to join us for the
course. We are seeking women who are engaged in social change or are
interested in doing so. The
course requires participants to be open to sharing, learning, and challenging
themselves in a safe
and supportive environment. The course will be limited to 20 participants.
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What are the intended benefits to women who participate?
- Building a
supportive community of women from diverse cultures
and regions who have a common commitment to social change.
- A forum for women
from the Global South and North to interact
with one another with mutual respect and understanding.
- Time and space for
personal growth and reflection in a
supportive environment
- Time and support to
build peace within through daily yoga,
meditation, mindfulness practices, and periods of silence
- Simple living in a
rural Thai village, healthy, organic food, and
peaceful surroundings.
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Dates,
location and fees:
The course will take place May 14 – 20, 2008 near Chiang
Mai, Northern Thailand. Participants should plan to arrive in Chiang Mai by
13 May. Accommodation and the workshop are at Ban Than Tip,
the training center of IWP, located in a rural Thai village about 40
minutes north of Chiang Mai.
Course fees: sliding scale of $300-$450 USD for women living in the Global
North, and $150-$200 USD for women living in the Global South. Fees cover
the 7-day course, including training fees, food, accommodation, and
transport from Chiang Mai to the training center.
ginger@womenforpeaceandjustice.org
by March 15, 2008 to register
Contact Ginger Norwood at and reserve a space in the course.
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