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Monthly Dharma Gathering
April 21, 2016 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
On the third Thursday of each month at 7:00p.m. EDT, the entire Open Heart Project community gathers together to hear a talk from a special guest teacher, sit meditation together, and share questions, stories, and experiences. Each talk will focus on applying the dharma to real life. This 75-90 minute gathering is free and open to all. Just click this link at that time. This event is free to everyone!
Topic: Is Enlightened Society Possible?
Richard Reoch has devoted his life to defending human rights, working for peace and protecting the environment.
Born in Toronto, Canada, he was raised in a Buddhist family, eventually serving as the President of Shambhala, one of the largest Buddhist organizations in the world, from 2002 to 2015. For many years he was the global media chief of Amnesty International.
He continued his work for human rights and peace, engaging with organizations in Northern Ireland (1994 – 2009) and Sri Lanka (1995 – present). He is now a global advocate of cross-cultural communication and inter-faith understanding, speaking out on the rising tide of hatred and violence.