Walking on Heights Boulevard to Feed the Hungry
This year, during the global pandemic, it is more important than ever to come together to provide help and support for the many people who suffer food insecurity. Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi, the founder of Buddhist Global Relief, will join our action to give us encouraging words, as well as guided meditation.
We invite everyone to participate by registering for this online action. You can also make a video of yourself walking or standing with sign that supports Buddhist Global Relief. Your efforts and generosity will help with programs that provide direct relief, promote sustainable agriculture, and provide education and right livelihood opportunities for women.
Join the Action to Feed the Hungry here. You can join the Houston Zen Center / Auspicious Cloud Temple, or one of the other teams, or participate on your own. Create your own page, or join a team, and invite your friends to donate in your name to sponsor your action to raise funds to care for many people in need. The links will be provided very soon. 100% of the funds raised from this action go to Buddhist Global Relief. Their overhead is tiny.
The online event will begin with encouraging dharma words from Bhikkhu Bodhi, the founder of Buddhist Global Relief. Please email us if you have any questions.
Rev. Myokei Caine-Barrett, Myoken-Ji, Nichiren Buddhist Sangha of Houston. Co-sponsor of Action to Feed the Hungry.
Schedule of Events - Rain or Shine!
11:30 — Action Registration
11:40 — Welcoming Remarks from Konjin Gaelyn Godwin and Myokei Caine-Barrett
12:05 — Mindful movement, live with Henderson Smith, Tai Chi master
12:15 — Dhamma reflection by Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi
12:30 — Encouraging words by Kim Behan - Mission of BGR and introduction of Mike McLaughlin
12:35 — Mike McLaughlin - Trees That Feed Foundation
12:45 — Dr. Connie Duke - Art Creation Foundation for Children
12:55 — Introduction of local food pantry
1:00 — Presentation by Emily Bhatti of Wesley Community Center
1:10 — Message from Bishop Myokei Caine-Barrett and Abbot Gaelyn Godwin
1:20 — Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi words of encouragement by and guided meditation.
1:30 — Close of program, followed by convivial sharing.
Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi in Houston for the Walk to Feed the Hungry, 2017
100% of the donations go to Buddhist Global Relief. 10% of what we raise is then donated back to a Houston food donation program in Houston. We look forward to sharing this action together again this year.