Summary of May We Gather 2024: A National Buddhist Pilgrimage for Asian American Ancestors

Opening Dharma Access: Listening to BIPOC Teachers & Practitioners

This is the audio of a video of a summary of the events at May We Gather 2024: A National Buddhist Pilgrimage for Asian American Ancestors, Co-Coordinated by Funie Hsu, Chenxing Han, & Duncan Ryūken Williams.
Here is a list of the voices, chants, & Dharma Messages you'll hear: (Time-stamps are from the actual YouTube VIDEO Summary):
· 0:26- 0:56 O-Daiko drum roll led by Dr. Paula Arai (Institute of Buddhist Studies) and Kansho Bell ringing led by Rev. Harry Bridge (Buddhist Church of Oakland)

· 0:57-2:30 Emcee introduction, Funie Hsu/Chhi and Chenxing Han

· 2:31-2:57 Chanting of the Three Refuges by Ven. Phra Khru Manas Siriratanathammawithet, Ven. Phra Maha Saichon Santikaro, and Ven. Phra Khru Baidika Jungrak Khemacaro (Wat Mongkolratanaram)

· 2:58- 3:33 Recitation of the Hyobyakumon (Pronouncement of Intention) by Rev. Duncan Ryūken Williams (Zenshuji Soto Mission)

· 3:34-3:57 Dharma message by Arisika Razak of East Bay Meditation Center in Oakland

· 3:58-4:12 Chenxing- Introduction of Offerings+Chanting+Recitation of Memorial Tablets

· 4:13-5:07 Chanting of Heart Sutra, led by Ven. Dr. Longyun Shi (American Bodhi Sea Buddhist Association) and presentation of tablet for Yik Oi Huang by Sasanna Yee (Communities as One)

· 5:08-5:36 Dharma message by Jee Suthamwanthanee (Bay Area Thai Sangha)

· 5:37- 6:08 Dharma message by Rev. Liên Shutt (Access to Zen)

· 6:09-6:35 Prayer for Caste Equity by Thenmozhi Soundararajan (Equality Labs)

· 6:36-6:54 Chenxing-Introduction of Kintsugi Lotus Offering and Chant

· 6:55-7:11 Offering of Kintsugi Lotus by Ven. Hyongjeon and Ven. Hyokeun (Borisa Zen Center), accompanied by chant in Praise of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, led by Ven. Thich Tinh Nghia (Thien Tam Buddhist Temple)

· 7:12-7:38 Dharma message by Rev. Grace Song (Won Institute of Graduate Studies)

· 7:39-8:30 Dharma message by sujatha baliga (Gyuto Foundation)

· 8:31-9:15 Protection Chant, led by Ven. Khammai Sayakoummane (Wat Lao Saysettha of Santa Rosa)

· 9:16-9:43 Chanting and Taiko drumming by Diablo Taiko

· 9:44-9:53 Daoist conducted by Master E-Man and Sumo Liu

· 9:54-10:21 Chenxing- Introducing Antioch Mayor Pro Tem Monica Wilson and her reading of the city's 2021 apology

· 10:22-10:55 Mayor Monica Wilson reading the city's apology

· 10:56-11:10 Chenxing introducing flower offerings by the family of Angelo Quinto and Yik Oi Huang

· 11:11-11:33 Daoist ceremony conducted by Master E-Man and Sumo Liu
(Not able to be included in our practice as it didn't have voiced audio -- but will be in the MWG Summary video -- Khenpo Paljor Gyatso leading the draping of Tibetan blessing scarves, or khatas, at Antioch's town marker.)

Link to website of May We Gather 2024: A National Buddhist Pilgrimage for Asian American Ancestors
HOST
REV. LIÊN SHUTT (she/they) is a recognized leader in the movement that breaks through the wall of American white-centered convert Buddhism to welcome people of all backgrounds into a contemporary, engaged Buddhism. As an ordained Zen priest, licensed social worker, and longtime educator/teacher of Buddhism, Shutt represents new leadership at the nexus of spirituality and social justice, offering a special warm welcome to Asian Americans, all BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, and those seeking a “home” in the midst of North American society’s reckoning around racism, sexism, homophobia, and xenophobia. Shutt is a founder of Access to Zen (2014). You can learn more about her work at AccessToZen.org.