The Zen Peacemakers are hosting a 6-day Symposium for Western Socially Engaged Buddhism from August 9 to August 14, 2010. The gathering will include leading Western activist practitioners, academics and sponsors of Socially Engaged Buddhism. The daily schedule includes: meditation, yoga, a key note address, 2 plenary panels, discussion groups and evening entertainment.

The Symposium is being organized to;
*promote the practice of Socially Engaged Buddhism,
*inspire and encourage members of the Western Buddhist community to join this worldwide movement,
*bring together the leading practitioners and theorists in this movement,
*explore the breadth of activity being undertaken by socially engaged Buddhists,
*honor Robert Aitken and the pioneers of this movement,
*open opportunities for people to get involved by volunteering, joining training programs, and finding internships and jobs in Socially Engaged Buddhism.

Zen Peacemakers mission of "inspiring, teaching and doing" is about "alleviating suffering in the world by promoting actualized spiritual practice that includes meditation, study, direct social service and multi-faith cooperation." The Mother House in Montague, Massachusetts will play host to the gathering.