Peace in Burma Vigil at UN

Saturday, Oct. 6, 12:00-1:00

Dear friends, We plan to gather at the United Nations this Saturday, Oct. 6 as participants in "A Day of International Action for Burma." People are assembling worldwide to offer a peaceful presence, which invites the possibility of ending the violence in Burma (Myanmar). We do not claim to know what is the answer to difficult political and socio-economic issues. Through our presence, our intention is to offer an opportunity for everyone impacted by these events to pause and reflect, connect with their own heartwisdom, and act in accordance with it. Your participation matters. Please consider coming and also helping to get the word out by forwarding this invitation. We'll send out another announcement, if necessary, with any changes to the format. Questions? info@bpfny.org or call 212-545-4123

Note: On Saturday, feel free to contact event coordinator Judy Seicho Fleischman by cell at 917-667-7644. In this moment, let's pause to appreciate all the ways in which each of us, practicing diligently with heartfelt intention, embodies peace and happiness. This is a precious gift we offer together.

In peace, Judy Seicho Fleischman and Jiryu Davis for BPF/NY Buddhist Peace Fellowship/ NY Metro Chapter

www.bpf.org and www.bpfny.org

'Peace in Burma' Vigil at United Nations WHEN: Saturday, October 6 from noon to 1 PM WHERE: Dag Hammersjold Plaza (47th St. & 1st Ave.), Katherine Hepburn Garden, between 2 fountains closest to 1st Ave. WHAT: Silent meditation, Chanting the Metta Sutra (Buddha's Teaching on Loving-Kindness) including the verse: "Even as a mother protects with her life, her child, her only child, so with a boundless heart should one cherish all living beings." HOW: We'll display the BPF banner and a sign indicating our intention. We'll alternate between sitting in silence and chanting. Copies of the sutra will be available. Judy will teach us the melody. BRING: If possible, bring a cushion. Consider bringing water and a hat. If you'd like to make a sign, we suggest: 'Peace in Burma/Myanmar' WHO: Word of this event is being spread regionally and nationally. Everyone is welcome.

Burmese Army Major Deserts

Monks flee crackdown as reports of brutality emerge
Ian MacKinnon, South-east Asia correspondent, Thursday October 4, 2007, The Guardian

There is also widespread belief among diplomats that the death toll could be much higher than the 13 acknowledged. From lists of cross-checked names, the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), an exiles' media group based in Oslo, believes the number of dead in the violent street clashes stands at 138.

Fearing the violence that was to come, a Burmese army major, Htay Win, deserted from his unit in Rangoon before the killings began. He fled to Thailand in search of asylum, and yesterday explained why.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/burma/story/0,,2182966,00.html

Stallone Witnesses Burma Slaughter

from the Daily Mail:
Stallone speaks out after Rambo crew witness 'hell beyond your wildest dreams'
Last updated at 13:21pm on 2nd October 2007

"We saw many elephants with blown off legs. We hear about Vietnam and Cambodia and this was more horrific," he said.

"This is a hellhole beyond your wildest dreams," Stallone said. "All the trails are mined. The only way into Burma is up the river."
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=485063&in_page_id=1811

Burma's Other Problem

International narcotics agenda behind Myanmar instability
by Larry Chin, Global Research, September 28, 2007

The demise of the Golden Triangle: bad for business

Not surprisingly, the Golden Crescent and Afghanistan now under control of the US and its drug-intelligence proxies, is by far and away the world’s number one opium supplier, as well as the top overall drug producing region, dwarfing Colombia and the Golden Triangle.
(See http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=6178 )

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=6919