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I sincerely hope that the monastics of Lam Dong province will not find it necessary to give their lives. I hope they will not give their lives too easily. A life, one’s life is a very precious gift and not to be thrown away lightly. I hope the monastics of Lam Dong province will do everything and exhaust all avenues to try to address these issues, short of giving their lives, in the non violent and compassionate tradition of Buddha Shakyamuni.
With great respect,
Adam Breasley, Australia
Dear Monastics,
Here in Colorado, USA, at Thay’s monastery in Morrison, we are praying for you and doing whatever other things our abbot tells us to help you.
Know that you are not alone and that we love each of you deeply and you are in our thoughts moment by moment. Your great courage inspires us and our practice.
I understand that life is difficult for you so do not feel you need to reply to my letter.
Peace and love,
Eloise
You should ask your master to save you than ask help from other.
Nhat Hanh is a cobra he will get “cause & effect”.
Bad luck to you people.
I’m not sure who to pass this information to. I am so concerned about the monks and nuns and Bat Nha Monastery. I asked my friend in DC who has worked in in congress and in the executive branch for 36 years for his thoughts on how to take action and he had many ideas. I have been a student of Thay’s for over 20 years, my friend is not involved with Thay but is trying to help me/us. Who shall I contact and preferably speak with vs write to.
Thank you, Kathryn
Dear Kathryn,
I am looking to send this website (helpbatnha) to U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg and Hilliary Clinton. In the following link James Steinberg shows concern for our brothers and sisters of Bat Nha.
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“U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg, who was visiting Vietnam on Sunday, said during a press briefing that he had been informed about the conflict and “expressed our concern” to Vietnamese authorities.
“We look forward to getting more information from them about the situation,” Steinberg said.”
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090927/ap_on_re_as/as_vietnam_buddhist_standoff_1
Thank you Kathryn ^_^
“May all beings be happy. May all beings be safe.”
Melissa Schaid
melissaschaid[at]yahoo.com
how can i submit money to you by computer? for the monkS?
Hello, my name is Kenneth Kruckenberg. I have always wanted to study Zen in Vietnam due to an old Vietnamese American man that helped me change my old ways 5 years ago. Well, my work brought me to South East Asia and I am coming to Hanoi,Vietnam tomorrow. After hearing about the attack today it is very clear of my purpose. “Everything happens for a reason”, and I would very much like to help. What can I do while I am there? Can you put me into contact with someone so I can help? Please contact me. My e mail is roni…@hotmail.com and my Phone number (Of course it wont work while I am there) is 6199553754. I will be in Hanoi. Thank you.
Heavy metta,
-Kenny
Religous freedom is the truest sign of democracy. Please stop this treatment of peaceful prayerful nuns and brothers.You cannot quench their faith. The world watches now to see how you respond
Jean mullen
I sent a message to the organization avaaz.org, I hope they can made a big campaign to support and help the vietnamese monks and nons!!!
http://www.avaaz.org.
I hope the situation is going to be better very soon!!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/help-bat-nha
I reloaded my video about Paris walk for Bat Nha, but now adding sound : monastic chanting of German Monks and Nuns…..: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYGG5bKFiPc
I believe the most effective lobbying would be done, not by agencies or citizens of the United States or other older and advanced non-Communist countries, but by what used to be called the Non-aligned conference. I do not know what they collectively call themselves since the “end of the Cold War,” but many are surely strong supporters of religious freedom, and would likely be willing to support a human rights appeal to the government of Vietnam. Recall that the Vietnam government sought and was granted membership in this group shortly after the end of the war of the United States against them, and would be more likely to respect their views as impartial and friendly as well as morally authoritative, than those of the Western (or “Northern”) powers.
Dear Friends,
please note that the link “Please sign this petition” in “How Can I Help?” doesn’t work!
Warmly,
Volkmar Richter
Religious freedom is an indication of whether or not a government values it’s citizens and their right to make choices. Present moment wonderful moment is not so wonderful fo these peaceful monastics.