Philip Glass to perform debut performance of “Songs of Milarepa” at Garrison Institute, July 19

Philip Glass to perform debut performance of “Songs of Milarepa” at Garrison Institute, July 19

Philip Glass to perform debut performance of “Songs of Milarepa” at Garrison Institute, July 19

Posted: 25 May 2012 03:00 PM PDT

Composer and pianist Philip Glass will give a rare concert July 19 at the Garrison Institute in Garrison, New York. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the not-for-profit institute, which explores "the intersection of contemplation and engaged action in the world."

This will be the United States premier of Glass' 1997 composition "Songs of Milarepa," with baritone Gregory Purnhagen accompanying. The concert is scheduled for Thursday, July 19 at 7 p.m. in the Garrison Institute's main hall. Tickets are $ 150 for preferred seating (which includes a private dessert and champagne reception with Glass and Purnhagen after the concert), $ 50 for general admission, and $ 25 for students with a valid ID. Tickets can be purchased here, or by calling (845) 424-4800 during business hours.

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The Alliance for Bhikkhunis announces search for new president as Susan Pembroke steps down

Posted: 25 May 2012 01:00 PM PDT

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The Board of the Alliance for Bhikkhunis (AfB) has announced that it is searching for a new president for their board, following the news that Susan Pembroke, who founded the organization, will resign as president in October 2012.

The AfB is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to "providing information on the Bhikkhuni Sangha, educating laity about the essential role bhikkhunis play and raising funds to support bhikkhunis." In addition, they publish the magazine Present: The Voices and Activities of Theravada Buddhist Women.

"I have reached a lovely point in my life, where I will focus on my own Dhamma practice," Pembroke said in a statement published at AfB's official Facebook page. "I am a psychotherapist and am retiring soon. It is my heart's desire to go on long retreats and be offline for months at a time, something I cannot do as President of this wonderful non-profit.

"It has been an honor and privilege to work on behalf of the Bhikkhuni Sangha for the last six years. I have been very inspired by the monastic women I have met, as well the laypeople who have worked so diligently to anchor the bhikkhunis in the West and elsewhere. This is the optimum time to begin AfB's transition into its next stage of growth. I am fully committed to welcoming and training new AfB leadership. I will remain a staunch supporter and part of their advisory board."

AfB has said that any prospective applicant for the position of president should "be grounded in Theravada Buddhism and be deeply committed to protecting the Bhikkhuni Sangha worldwide. In addition to implementing the goals and vision of the AfB, the incumbent would oversee the board and its development as well as AfB's ongoing activities and operations. Candidates should have strong leadership and communication skills, previous non-profit board experience, and work well with people. In addition, this position involves traveling to meetings and conferences worldwide as well as visiting bhikkhunis to become acquainted with their challenges and needs." Applicants should contact AfB's Vice President, Carol Annable, at carolannable@bhikkhuni.net.

You can read our past posts about Pembroke and her work with the AfB here.

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