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Report-6th Universal Peace March(UPM)2010
Dear respected Venerables,brothers and sisters We are glad to inform you that we did successful peace march from Sharavasti to Sankisa(India). It was very nice weather and local situation during this march, we did not face any physical problem during March while we mostly stayed in villages during night time.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION...
Duration:28 Jan 2010 - 8 Feb 2010 (12days)
Transition Distance:Sharavasti to Sankisa(India),450km
Organized by:Youth Buddhist Society(YBS)India.
Supported by-International Work Camp Organization(IWO),Korea
Deer Park Institute, Bir, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Participants: there were 87 people from India, Korea,Japan, Tibet,Indonesia,Thailand,England,Sri Lanka,
France,America and Israel.
Accommodation: Participants stayed in local accommodation. We had no special accommodations during the
march.
Accommodation was schools, village community centers, or temples (Hindu, Buddhist, Islam, Christian, Sikh,
Jaina etc). Our participants were was happy even in poor accommodation even they don't got good toilet, hot
water and so on so forth.
Food:During the 12-day-peaceful journey,participants had local vegetarian food for their meals. Participants cooked vegetarian food in their own style and share.Many generous people gave us food on the way where we stayed. We really appreciate them as well. It was a time to understand the diverse value of life.
Contact with the local population: Establishing contact with the local population was one big aim of
UPM. Of course the level and intensity of local contact depends entirely on the possibilities and cannot be
forced.Volunteers were open for contact to the local population. We met thousands people a day, there was also
ublicity in print media and electronic as well so not only local people benefited but all over India and Nepal
also people got this news.
Benefits of UPM -Many people got an idea of peace that how much it is useful and relevant for their life. -we gave awareness about global warming -We share the problems of this world which are going to be difficult for all of us. -There were many participants who share their cultures with villagers and they also share the culture of Indian village. -People learn yoga and mediation. -We share the technologies of different countries. -We share that how much pesticides are harmful for farmers and for their health. -Participants share how to do organic farming. -We gave message for not to do discrimination between religion, colour, cast and race. -We promote woman to join social moments where ever they are staying.
6th UNIVERSAL PEACE MARCH (UPM) 2010
Sharavasti to Sankisa (India)
Every year, since 2005 under the cooperation between YBS and IWO, “Universal Peace March (UPM)” has been held in different parts of India. We will promote peace by sharing our ideas about global issues with youths from all over the world. Within 11 days we will stay in different places and have meetings with different religion, cast and rural village people. We will share how to make peace to each other, how to be in peace between young people and how to be aware and recover the humanity. In 2008, Foreign and Indian participants will march from Kushinagar, India to Lumbini, Nepal by walking. Local hosting condition will be inconvenient sometimes but it will be a good opportunity to challenge you.
Meditation Retreat by Ven. Suddhamachara
Date: 06-12 December 2009
Venue: Shakya Muni BuddhaViharJasrajpur -Sankissa Distt-Mainpuri, U.P. Uttar Pradesh - India
Ven. Suddhamachara ordained in Japanese Soto Zen tradition practicing Zazen for more that 18th year afterwards he trained in vermese forest monk tradition and practiced Samatha(calm abiding) and Vipassana (special Insight) meditation in the Theravada traditional for 6th years. He has also studied Tibetan Buddhism under Trulshik Rinpoche and Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, who has invited to teach at Deer Park and Sankisa about Zazen Meditation.
for more detail, please contact our volunteer, Amit Bauddha, phone +919816879539, e-mail: ybsindia2003@yahoo.com
Report-Sankisa retreat 2009
Dear Dhamma brothers & Sisters Namobuddhaya
It is glad to announce that we organize Dhamma retreat very peacefully. It was for five days. Rinpoche
gave us so nice teaching. There were other
Dhamma speakers except Rinpoche.Ven Sumit From taught us very good meditation practice and taught us eight
worldy dharmma and not to cling in them.Ven.DhammaPal and Upanand gave us teachings on the Therevada
tradition. About 2000 people listened the Dhamma in five days.We provide
food and accommodation all the audience for five days. YBS also founded a big
center where people can get academic and Buddhist education in future.
Our aim is to change this center in a University.Ven.Prof.and other distinguished guest put the foundation
brick at Sankisa.Where people can get different kind of educations.
Dhamma Retreat with Prof.Samdhong Rinpoche in Sankisa
Date -30 September- 4 October 2009
Dear Venerables, Dhamma Brothers & sisters
Namobuddhaya
We are glad to announce here that YBS is going to organize 5 days Buddhist Training at Sankisa. Samdhong
Rinpoche the Prime Minister of Tibet in exile will be our main teacher. There will be
also other teacher from Theravada tradition as well.The teaching is open for all.It will be in Hindi.If some
one from foreign they please let us know so we can arrange for a translator. There are limited accomodations
at Sankisa so please For any assistance write or call us.
report-Engaged Buddhist Retreat
Dear Dhamma brothers and sisters
We are happy to announce that we organized a 7 days retreat (July 5-11) at
Deer Park,
Beer,Kangra.Himachal Pradesh. There came 30 people from UP,Rajsthan and Goa to attend it.
This was third Engaged Buddhist Retreat at Deer Park for Indian Buddhist youth from different states of India.<
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Teachings was leaded by Geshe Lhakdor,Ven.Lobsang Norbu Shastry,Ven.Sumati,Mr.Naresh Mathur and along
with workshops in ecology and sitting meditation.
Please note this retreat was open to all, though with prior registration. All teachings and discussions
were in Hindi.
Dhamma teachngs in Uttar Pradesh
Dear Venerables, Dhamma Brothers & sisters
Namobuddhaya
We are inviting all of you YBS up coming programs. If you have some one please introduces us for
talk. we are looking for dhamma teacher for 3 days.
Programs are as bellow
Date -15 March 2009, Dhamma talk,
Time - 10:00 am - 3.00 pm
Venue- Tathagat inter collage , Nagla kothi , district etah up India, contect 09719891324
Program - Dhamma talk , Dhiksha, faundation of Buddhist temple , opening of school building.
Date -16 March 2009
Time - 10:00 am - 3.00 pm
Venue- Shakya Muni Buddha Vihar, Village Miyaun, District Badayun, contact 09219946263
Program - Dhamma talk, Dhiksha, faundation opening of Buddhist temple.
Date -17 March 2009
Time - 10:00 am - 3.00 pm
Venue- village Bhagavantpur , Bhongaon mainpuri up India ,contact -09368115462
Program - Dhamma talk , faundation of Buddhist temple
Report-5th Universal Peace March(UPM)2009
Dear respected Venerables,brothers and sisters We are glad to inform you that we did successful peace march from Lumbini (Nepal) to Sharavasti (India). It was very nice weather and local situation during this march, we did not face any physical problem during March while we mostly stayed in villages during night time.
ABOUT UPM… What is the Universal Peace March? What is the purpose of this march? Since 2005, under the cooperation between YBS and IWO, "Universal Peace March (UPM)" has been held in different parts of India. We promote peace by sharing our ideas about global issues with youths from all over the world. During the 10 day march, we will stay in different locals and have meetings with various people no matter what their religion is or where they come from. We will share ideas about how to promote peace with each other, how there can be peace among young people, and how to be aware and recover a sense of mutual humanity. In 2009, foreign and Indian participants will march from Lumbini, Nepal to Kushinagar, India on foot. Local hosting condition will sometimes be inconvenient; however, this will be a good opportunity to challenge you.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION...
Duration:28 Jan2009 - 6 Feb2009 (10days)
Transition Distance: From Lumbini (Nepal) to Sharavasti (India), about 300km
Organized by:Youth Buddhist Society(YBS)India.
Supported by-International Work Camp Organization(IWO),Korea
Ven. P. Seevali thero Bhikhu incharge, Bodhgaya
Mrs. Kajoli Khanna Delhi.
SOHO Business and consultancy Pvt.Ltd. Bhubaneswar.
YJ Party Park Pvt. Ltd, Gurgaon
Deer Park Institute, Bir, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
De Saksa Buddhist Korean Temple, Lumbini (Nepal)
Ven. Maitri Thero, Thailand.
Participants: there were 90 people from India, Korea, Tibet, Nepal, Cambodia and Israel.
Accommodation: Participants stayed in local accommodation. We had no special accommodations during the
march.
Accommodation was schools, village community centers, or temples (Hindu, Buddhist, Islam, Christian, Sikh,
Jaina etc). Our participants were was happy even in poor accommodation even they don't got good toilet, hot
water and so on so forth.
Food:During the 10-day-peaceful journey,participants had local vegetarian food for their meals. Participants cooked vegetarian food in their own style and share.Many generous people gave us food on the way where we stayed. We really appreciate them as well. It was a time to understand the diverse value of life.
Contact with the local population: Establishing contact with the local population was one big aim of
UPM. Of course the level and intensity of local contact depends entirely on the possibilities and cannot be
forced.Volunteers were open for contact to the local population. We met thousands people a day, there was also
ublicity in print media and electronic as well so not only local people benefited but all over India and Nepal
also people got this news.
Benefits of UPM -Many people got an idea of peace that how much it is useful and relevant for their life. -we gave awareness about global warming -We share the problems of this world which are going to be difficult for all of us. -There were many participants who share their cultures with villagers and they also share the culture of Indian village. -People learn yoga and mediation. -We share the technologies of different countries. -We share that how much pesticides are harmful for farmers and for their health. -Participants share how to do organic farming. -We gave message for not to do discrimination between religion, colour, cast and race. -We promote woman to join social moments where ever they are staying.
Zazen Retreat by Ven. Suddhamachara
Date: 13 to 16 December 2008
Venue: Badepur (Kannauj), Uttar Pradesh - India
Ven. Suddhamachara ordained in Japanese Soto Zen tradition practicing Zazen for more that 18th year afterwards he trained in vermese forest monk tradition and practiced Samatha(calm abiding) and Vipassana (special Insight) meditation in the Theravada traditional for 6th years. He has also studied Tibetan Buddhism under Trulshik Rinpoche and Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, who has invited to teach at Deer Park and Sankisa about Zazen Meditation.
for more detail, please contact our volunteer, Amith Shakya, phone +919816879539, e-mail: amit.bauddha@ybsindia.org
5th UNIVERSAL PEACE MARCH (UPM) 2009
Lumbini (Nepal) – Sharavasti (India)
Every year, since 2005 under the cooperation between YBS and IWO, “Universal Peace March (UPM)” has been held in different parts of India. We will promote peace by sharing our ideas about global issues with youths from all over the world. Within 11 days we will stay in different places and have meetings with different religion, cast and rural village people. We will share how to make peace to each other, how to be in peace between young people and how to be aware and recover the humanity. In 2008, Foreign and Indian participants will march from Kushinagar, India to Lumbini, Nepal by walking. Local hosting condition will be inconvenient sometimes but it will be a good opportunity to challenge you.
Dharmatalk by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Sankisa, 14-15 February 2009
Mingyur Rinpoche is a highly venerated teacher and master of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He was born in Nepal in 1975, and was recognized as a tulku by both H.H. the 16th Karmapa and H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. Don't let his youthful appearance or his young age fool you. Rinpoche has one-pointedly devoted his entire life to the study, practice and teaching of the buddha dharma and he has accomplished tremendous benefit for beings in this lifetime.
Mindfulness Retreat in Sankisa
With Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh & Monastic Sangha from Plum Village
Date: 12 to 14 October
Organized by Youth Buddhist Society and Ahimsa Trust
Youth Buddhist Society collaborate with Ahimsa Trust will organize 3 days Mindfulness Retreat near
Sankisa Village where Buddha spent his 8th Rain Retreat (Vassa) there, the retreat program will lead by
Plum Village Monastic Delegation and Dharma Talk by Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh and dharma teacher.
For more detail, please contact: ybsindia@gmail.com
document and poster related (right click and save)
Sankisa_retret_program.pdf
Sankisa_retret_Poster.jpg
Engaged Buddhist Retreat
Dear Dhamma brothers and sisters
We are happy to announce that we are going to organize a 7 days retreat (July 21-27) at
Deer Park,
Beer,Kangra.Himachal Pradesh. There will come several people to attend it.
This is second Engaged Buddhist Retreat at Deer Park for Indian Buddhist youth from over five
different states of India.
Teachings will be led by Geshe Lhakdor, Raji Ramanan, Lama Sonam Phuntsok and Geshe Konchok along
with workshops in ecology and sitting meditation.
Please note this retreat is open to all, though with prior registration. All teachings and discussions
will be led in Hindi.
DhammaTeaching Program
Dear ven / Dhamma teachers / Brothers / Sisters and friends,
We are inviting you for Dhamma talk around Sankissa. May you know Sankissa is a holly Buddhist Place
where Buddha was descended at the occasion of Pravarana from Tavatimsa Loka. There are thousands of
people around 300KM from Sankissa want to study and practice Dhamma. We are going to organizing Dhamma
talk village to village programs. We need Buddhist scholars and economically support to run this
necessary project. We need your kind support.
Download our full program schedule [PDF File]: dhamma_teaching_feb08_to_may08.pdf (right click and save)
Breaking News......
4TH UNIVERSAL PEACE MARCH –2008
Kusinagar – Lumbini
Dear Brothers / Sisters
Namaste
I hope you will be happy and healthy with your’s.
Here I would like to inform you about universal peace march (UPM) – 2008.
It was successful completed from Kusinagar to Lumbini.
Total duration – 11 days
Total Distance – 285 Km
Total fulltime participants participants 37 foreigners & 49 Indian= 86, Total participation country-
Korea, Tibet, Japan, Cambodia, India, SriLanka,Thailand, Nepal and Germany.
Morning opening and evening closing time participants = 500 to 1000 people.
Daily Meeting, talking, attend culture program, giving pamphlets people 10000- 15000 people.
28/01/08 Universal Peace Conference & opening ceremony
Venue - Kusinagar museum hall
Chief Guest Ven. Gyaneswar chief monk Myanmar monastery
07/02/08 Universal Peace Conference & closing ceremony – Lumbini-
Venue – Mahabodhi Center
Chief Guest ven Sato Shonin –Peace Activist from Japan
Ven-Vivekananda – Germany
Ven- Maitreeya Thero - Thailand
Ven – Banaratna Thero - Sri Lanka
Participants get chance to stay in the village and they had studied about village life very deeply.
Every one has question in their mind “what make happy to village people” even though they have not
enough food and “Basic Human Needs”. We have share our 9 nights in the village.
We had walk the way which was walked by “Lord Buddha” 2551 years before .we a lot of love, people
welcome us their own culture. Local people wait for our UPM team arrival and they bring us their
house for dinner in the Pipigunj village. We had make 35 team each team 3 members, our participants
had been visited different 35 houses. We have learned a lot how we can make happy, peacefully,
sustainable and joint family. It is very important lesson to us, how to meet together, talk together,
work together, eat together and live together.
Even though we had use village school for our accommodation, there is open toilet so we no need to
make waiting line for toilet. There was no supply of water and bath room so we no need to use storage
water how one want to bath, go hand pump and use fresh and warm water.
Food was vegetarian and local product. Many friends have good practice for vegetarian food. It was
the first time their life to eat long time vegetarian food. We had share many countries food
time to time.
We had use 52 seats bus to load our baggage, tents , food material, cooking pots etc. some time we
have chance to sit in the bus in the cash of weather problem . How much it was congested but we adjusted.
It was the good lesson to learn how we cooperate and adjust each other.
We will never forget teaching of Ven - Agga Chitta from Japan. He was our spiritual teacher. He guide
us and preach us several time in a day about meditation, breathing, silence walk also he give the
masses of Ven Thick Nathan Monk.
for recent photos, please click UPM 2008 photos collection
4th Universal Peace March
[28 January 2008 to 7 February 2008]
From Kushinagar (India) to Lumbini (Nepal)
for further detail please click UPM 2008
Indian boys took ordination,The 7 Indian boys from Uttar Pradesh on 19 Oct 2007 took ordination under Mingyur Rinpoche in Tibetan Tradition at Sherabling, Baijnath, Himachal Pradesh.
The boys belong from Shakya family. Tai Situ Rinpoche did this ordination ceremony. They have great wish to learn Buddhism deeply so they decided to be monk themselves. We are very much appreciate to Mingyur Rinpoche to decided to give them Buddhism education. These small monks will be resource person for Buddhism in future.
Dhamma Talk-The YBS is going to organize Dhamma talk on 27th October 2007 at Kanauj UP. India. The resource persons will be Mr.Suresh Chandra Bauddha,The president of YBS India. Mahendra Singh(IAS) from Lucknow,Ven. Nyanabhadra, Indonesia. The programme will be organized by Mr.Santosh Priya Bauddha.
Computer Training workshop- Ybs has several computer education centers. By the need of students we give them education in proper way. We are going to organize this work shop for 3 days in centers where other centers students will also come. The workshop will on 27,28,29 October 2007 at Mainpuri, Bhoangoan, Kanauj UP. The resource person will be Ven. Nyanabhadra from Indonesia.