11th Annual Buddhists of African Descent Retreat

Join us this year as we continue to navigate not only our true liberation, but also our journey into a vibrant AfroFuture.
About this Event

We're taking our role as Buddhists warriors to new heights!

This retreat will afford us the opportunity to collectively fortify ourselves to address the demands of the present moment.

• We will be deepening our Buddhist framework through spiritual readings and reflections
• We will be probing the depths of our consciousnesses through Afro-Buddhist prayer rituals
• We will be expanding our imaginations through Afro-Future artistic presentations and productions
• We will be unleashing our creativity through nature, sonic, movement, and writing activities

Agenda
Thursday, September 10th

Info: Welcome Dinner - Opening Session - Sound Bath (MsElla Amanda Chapman)

Friday, September 11th

Info: Grand Rising Ceremony (Brother Ase') - Buddhist Study and Reflection - Group Somatic Experience (Tamiko French) - Dinner on the Town (Golden Thyme Restaurant) - Play Performance - Resmaa Menakem's "Mothership" premier (Penumbra Theatre)

Saturday, September 12th

Info: Grand Rising Ceremony (Brother Ase'), AfroFuture Study and Reflection (Pamela Ayo Yetunde), Buddhist Study and Reflection, AfroFuture Visual Presentation and Talk Back (Miko Simmons)

Sunday, September 13th

Info: Grand Rising Ceremony (Brother Ase'), Closing Session, Departure Brunch