Candle Light Vigil for the people of Burma (Myanmar)
in support of their peaceful struggle for democracy
Sunday October 7, 2007 :: 7 PM
At
International Buddhist Center
2600 Elmont Street (see map & directions below)
Wheaton, MD 20902
phone: 301-946-9437
website: http://www.thebuddhistcenter.us/
media contact: Bhante K. Uparatana, 240-460-6385, kuparatana@gmail.com
An opportunity to show your solidarity with & appreciation for the work of the Buddhist monks & other pro-democracy activists & ordinary people hungry for freedom in Burma.
Additional Information
In Burma (Myanmar) a non-violent pro-democracy movement is working to end the misrule of the country for the past 15 years by military dictators. In the last few weeks, various protests, Buddhist monk led marches and other actions gained international attention due to the size of the number of people involved. The Burmese military junta violently cracked down on the peaceful protesters, beating many, also shooting and killing an unknown number of protesters. Thousands are imprisoned at the moment, with their fates unknown to friends and family. However, the movement for democracy in Burma continues, within that nation and throughout the rest of the world. The 10/7/07 candle light vigil at the International Buddhist Center in Wheaton is an opportunity to celebrate the non-violent protesters and their bravery, and to show our solidarity with the valiant struggle currently being undertaken by the Burmese people.
And in order to further support the Burmese movement for democracy, it will be possible, for those who wish to do so, to donate money to the non-profit US Campaign for Burma at the vigil event. Here is a little bit about USCB:
"The United States Campaign for Burma is a U.S.-based membership organization dedicated to empowering grassroots activists around the world to bring about an end to the military dictatorship in Burma. Through public education, leadership development initiatives, conferences, and advocacy campaigns at local, national and international levels, USCB works to empower Americans and Burmese dissidents-in-exile to promote freedom, democracy, and human rights in Burma and raise awareness about the egregious human rights violations committed by Burma’s military regime."
From: http://www.uscampaignforburma.org/aboutuscb/mission-structure.html
To donate directly to US Campaign for Burma, go here: http://www.uscampaignforburma.org/join/joinnow.html
US Campaign for Burma contact information: Phone: (202) 234 8022, Fax: (202) 234 8044 info@uscampaignforburma.org
Thank you. Hope to see you at the event.
- Sujewa Ekanayake
One of the event organizers, wilddiner@aol.com
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Directions to the event venue:
Address:
The International Buddhist Center
2600 Elmont Street
Silver Spring MD 20902
phone: 301 946 9437
METRO & walking
Nearest Metro station is Wheaton http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/Stations/station.cfm?station=33
Walking directions from Wheaton metro station to the International Buddhist Center:
Come up to Georgia Ave, go North on Georgia Ave (past Dunkin Donuts & other shops, towards University Blvd/away from the Georgia Ave & Veirs Mill intersection)
walk past University Blvd
Left on Blueridge Ave.,
Right on Grandview Ave.,
IBC is at intersection of Grandview and Elmont
DRIVING
If you are coming from Baltimore take 95 South to 495 west (Silver Spring),
take Georgia Avenue North Exit
go North Georgia Avenue towards Wheaton Plaza
pass University Blvd. (193) Junction.
Make a left at the next color light. (Arcola Ave.)
Make an immediate left to Grandview Ave. (One way street)
IBC is at the junction of Elmont Street and Grandview Ave.
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If you are coming from Virginia take 495 East to Silver Spring,
take Georgia Avenue North Exit
go North Georgia Avenue towards Wheaton Plaza
pass University Blvd. (193) Junction.
Make a left at the next color light. (Arcola Ave.)
Make an immediate left to Grandview Ave(One way street)
IBC is at the junction of Elmont Street and Grandview Ave.
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in support of their peaceful struggle for democracy
Sunday October 7, 2007 :: 7 PM
At
International Buddhist Center
2600 Elmont Street (see map & directions below)
Wheaton, MD 20902
phone: 301-946-9437
website: http://www.thebuddhistcenter.us/
media contact: Bhante K. Uparatana, 240-460-6385, kuparatana@gmail.com
An opportunity to show your solidarity with & appreciation for the work of the Buddhist monks & other pro-democracy activists & ordinary people hungry for freedom in Burma.
Additional Information
In Burma (Myanmar) a non-violent pro-democracy movement is working to end the misrule of the country for the past 15 years by military dictators. In the last few weeks, various protests, Buddhist monk led marches and other actions gained international attention due to the size of the number of people involved. The Burmese military junta violently cracked down on the peaceful protesters, beating many, also shooting and killing an unknown number of protesters. Thousands are imprisoned at the moment, with their fates unknown to friends and family. However, the movement for democracy in Burma continues, within that nation and throughout the rest of the world. The 10/7/07 candle light vigil at the International Buddhist Center in Wheaton is an opportunity to celebrate the non-violent protesters and their bravery, and to show our solidarity with the valiant struggle currently being undertaken by the Burmese people.
And in order to further support the Burmese movement for democracy, it will be possible, for those who wish to do so, to donate money to the non-profit US Campaign for Burma at the vigil event. Here is a little bit about USCB:
"The United States Campaign for Burma is a U.S.-based membership organization dedicated to empowering grassroots activists around the world to bring about an end to the military dictatorship in Burma. Through public education, leadership development initiatives, conferences, and advocacy campaigns at local, national and international levels, USCB works to empower Americans and Burmese dissidents-in-exile to promote freedom, democracy, and human rights in Burma and raise awareness about the egregious human rights violations committed by Burma’s military regime."
From: http://www.uscampaignforburma.org/aboutuscb/mission-structure.html
To donate directly to US Campaign for Burma, go here: http://www.uscampaignforburma.org/join/joinnow.html
US Campaign for Burma contact information: Phone: (202) 234 8022, Fax: (202) 234 8044 info@uscampaignforburma.org
Thank you. Hope to see you at the event.
- Sujewa Ekanayake
One of the event organizers, wilddiner@aol.com
::
Directions to the event venue:
Address:
The International Buddhist Center
2600 Elmont Street
Silver Spring MD 20902
phone: 301 946 9437
METRO & walking
Nearest Metro station is Wheaton http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/Stations/station.cfm?station=33
Walking directions from Wheaton metro station to the International Buddhist Center:
Come up to Georgia Ave, go North on Georgia Ave (past Dunkin Donuts & other shops, towards University Blvd/away from the Georgia Ave & Veirs Mill intersection)
walk past University Blvd
Left on Blueridge Ave.,
Right on Grandview Ave.,
IBC is at intersection of Grandview and Elmont
DRIVING
If you are coming from Baltimore take 95 South to 495 west (Silver Spring),
take Georgia Avenue North Exit
go North Georgia Avenue towards Wheaton Plaza
pass University Blvd. (193) Junction.
Make a left at the next color light. (Arcola Ave.)
Make an immediate left to Grandview Ave. (One way street)
IBC is at the junction of Elmont Street and Grandview Ave.
::
If you are coming from Virginia take 495 East to Silver Spring,
take Georgia Avenue North Exit
go North Georgia Avenue towards Wheaton Plaza
pass University Blvd. (193) Junction.
Make a left at the next color light. (Arcola Ave.)
Make an immediate left to Grandview Ave(One way street)
IBC is at the junction of Elmont Street and Grandview Ave.
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