anyone have more info on the interfaith tent on Nov 2nd or the Spirituality Subcommittee?

[Dawn Haney]

I just heard about this from folks at East Bay Meditation Center - is there anyone from our group that is already involved in the spirituality subcommittee? Or anyone who will be at Occupy Oakland tomorrow to learn more about it and get us connected?

From EBMC's new development coordinator Cassandra Shaylor - "there will be an Interfaith/ Spiritual/ Religious tent at 14th and Broadway on Nov 2 and various orgs/groups (including churches, synagogues, mosques, meditation centers) will be taking turns all day holding that space for reflection/prayer/contemplation/connection. I am working with that Spirituality Subcommittee of Occupy Oakland, and I am hoping that we will have the hours of 11am and 5pm to lead a meditation at that tent."

With so much happening at Occupy Oakland this week, I'd love to meet with other folks after our Sunday sit for our weekly meeting at 1pm. It will be inspiring to hear about how the sits have continued every day, whether next to barricades or in the plaza. I would also be interested to hear about people's interest and ideas about how our meditation group might participate in the November 2nd General Strike.

Also FYI - East Bay Meditation Center's Alphabet Sangha of LGBTQI and same-gender loving folks is making plans for participating in the November 2nd General Strike. They are having a meeting on Sunday from 2-5pm at EBMC to set collective intentions together and do some in-person planning for participating in the General Strike. I am planning to go!

Also, the Alphabet Sangha meets Wednesday nights from 7-8:30, and folks are organizing to walk down to Occupy Oakland after, perhaps with candles or chanting or to sit.

To get involved with the Alphabet Sangha Oakland General Strike affinity group directly, you can join this group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/187773361302390/

Dawn

[Randy Lind]

Dear Friends,

Another great noon sit today. Thanks for all of you who join us at Oscar Grant Plaza as well as those of you who hold space in solidarity and i  loving kindness in your own space. 

I wanted to let you all know that on Wednesday of thus week, during the day of the general strike, Joe Weston (joeweston.com) is organizing a 12 hour meditation in the plaza from 8 am to 8pm. If you are able, please join him throughout the day in addition to our regular 12 noon sit. 

Blessings and deep peace. 

Randy

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[david nelson]

Hello Randy,

 

I just uploaded my video perspective on the meditation/spiritual presence at the general strike in a piece called "occupy the present: justice and love triumph at Oakland's general strike. I hope you like it. Your brief presentation is featured. I'm humbled by your sangha's compassionate presence at the plaza. Please forward this to Joe for his time and kindness.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2CZZ0vhS8U

David

[Randy Lind]

Beautifully done David. I think you caught the essence of the day, the best of Oakland and the occupy movement! Not sure about that one interview though - that guy seemed a bit of a shady. :)

Thnx so much!! 

Randy

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