4th Anniversary of Burma's "Saffron Revolution" Prayer Service, Candlelight Vigil and Peace Walk

"Please use your liberty to promote ours." – Aung San Suu Kyi

Help commemorate the 4th anniversary of Burma's Saffron Revolution by joining us in a candlelight vigil around Green Lake next Sunday, October 2, at 5:30 pm 

Compassion is about taking steps – action – to help those who are suffering.For decades, the illegitimate military junta of Burma has ruthlessly repressed democracy, violated human rights and participated in ethnic cleansing of minority ethnic groups in Burma. Over 3.5 million people of Burma have been "displaced" and are now refugees. In 2007 tens-of-thousands of Buddhist monks in Burma took to the streets in the"Saffron Revolution" to peacefully protest the suffering inflicted on the peoples of Burma. Those monks were, in turn, brutally repressed – thousands arrested, monasteries raided, hundreds sent to prison and many simply "disappeared." 

To commemorate the 4th anniversary of Burma's Saffron Revolution and to keep our attention and hearts attuned to the plight of the peoples of Burma, we ask you to join us in a candlelight vigil around Green Lake next Sunday, October 2, at 5:30 pm.

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Press Release Below:4th Anniversary of Burma's "Saffron Revolution"Prayer Service, Candlelight Vigil and Peace Walk5:30 pm, Sunday, 2 October 2011Green Lake, Seattle, WA

(Seattle, WA) – Four years ago, hundreds of thousands of peaceful protestors led by monks took to the streets of Burma triggered by an overnight spike in fuel prices by the government of up to 500%. On September 26, the military regime launched a violent crackdown, arresting over 3,000 people and raiding monasteries.

Next week, events will be held around the world to commemorate the 4th anniversary of Burma's 2007 "Saffron Revolution." Please join us at 5:30 pm, Sunday, October 2, at the south end of Seattle's Green Lake for a reading of the Metta Sutra (loving kindness prayer), candlelight vigil, and peace walk around the lake.

It has been four years since the Saffron Revolution took place, and nearly 2,000 political prisoners – including 222 monks – remain behind bars. Those responsible for the brutal crackdown in 2007 are still running the country and are continuing to commit serious human rights violations, especially in ethnic areas in Eastern Burma. 

"Please use your liberty to promote ours." – Aung San Suu Kyi

Please demonstrate your support for genuine change in Burma by joining us at Green Lake on October 2, and by encouraging friends and colleagues to join you. We would like to invite everyone who believes in peace and justice, from all faiths and all walks of life, to participate in this commemorative event. 

Questions?1. Simon Khin, simonkhin@gmail.com or 206.697.57432. Mona Han, mona.t.han@gmail.com or 206.769.81813. Erika Berg, erikacberg@hotmail.com or 206.297.0232

Finally, here is the trailer for the Oscar-nominated documentary that was inspired by this monk-led movement:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V08EBWQLzyU

Please join us, and spread the word!