In support of the monks & nuns in Burma

Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Gather at 9:30am, Vista Point (Marin side)
Walk at 10am ( rain or shine)
Led by Burmese monks and Buddhist clergy, including Jack Kornfield and other senior teachers.

We will walk in peace to support the democracy movement in Burma. We call on China to reflect the peaceful values of the Olympics by:
immediately halting arms supplies to Burma
demonstrating support for a comprehensive UN Security Council arms embargo on Burma.

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WHY April 9? This is the day that San Francisco hosts the Olympic Torch
Relay, which is making its way to Beijing to start the Summer Games. San
Francisco is the only North American city to host the Relay.

Why China and the Olympics? The August 2008 Beijing Olympics are a key
opportunity to draw attention to China’s role in the suffering of the
Burmese people. China is a major supporter of and trading partner with Burma,
not only in oil and natural gas but they are the largest single supplier of military goods to Burma.
Further, China vetoed a resolution at the United Nations which called for dialogue,
national reconciliation and the release of all political prisoners.

Why Burma? The monks of Burma are engaged in one of the most visible,
potent non—violent revolutions in our time. As concerned people of the
(more) free world, we can support this ongoing movement through our actions
here. The people of Burma take great strength from our actions and knowing
that the international community supports their struggle for basic human
rights and democracy.

Details: This is a permitted walk. Parking is limited in bridge areas and we
will have shuttles running from the SF side to Vista Point so that people
will only have to walk one way. Wear red! The Bridge has strict rules. All
signs must be hand held by one person. No sticks. Signs must be 3 feet by 2
feet at most. No musical instruments, banners, or flags. We can have these
things before and after just not while on bridge.

Schedule:

8:30 Park at Battery Park gravel (free)) parking lot on southeast side of bridge at Lincoln St.
(directions below). Shuttles will be running across the bridge until 9:15am.
9:30 We will gather at Vista Point on the Marin side of bridge in front
of the flagpole.
9:50 Move towards the Bridge
10am Begin walking.

Sponsored by the Buddhist Peace Fellowship, Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA), International Burmese Monks Organization Inc. (Sasana Moli), US Campaign for Burma, Burmese Youth Assoc., & Global Exchange.

Call 707-360-8452 or 510-220-1323 for more information or go to www.bpf.org

Directions to Battery Parking lot. This is on east side of Bridge. Take Hwy
1 North to the “last SF exit” going towards Marin. Pass by paved bridge lot.
Turn right at stop sign. Then left at next stop sign on to Lincoln St. going
towards Crissy Field. Parking lot is the gravel lot immediately on your
left. Shuttles will run continuously until 9:30. You can also park on the
Southwest side of bridge and walk through tunnel to east side.

Public transport: 29 & 28 MUNI stop near toll plaza. 29 MUNI stops right in
front on parking lot. All Golden Gate Transit buses going north and south
stop at Toll Plaza.

Actions for the rest of the day along the torch route.

1A    9:30 am – 11:30 am
(You may arrive early to San Francisco side of the bridge to catch shuttle to the other side; buses are also available)    Vista Point (Marin Side)
Golden Gate Bridge    Peace Walk for Burma
(Contact: 707 362 8452; 510 220 1323; 415-939-2084)

1B    12:00 pm  to 2:00 pm
(Arrive between 12:00 -12:30 before we start moving to protest locations)    Aquatic Park
900 Beach St
San Francisco, CA 94109    Protest at the torch route near Aquatic Park area (Contact: 415 531 1946; 510 220 1323; 707 362 8452)

2    11:00 am  to 1:30 pm
(Arrive between 11:00 -11:30 before we start moving to protest locations)    Near Train Station; 4th and King Streets
San Francisco, CA 94107    Protest at the opening near McCovey Cove
(Contact: 415 577 6505; 415 595 4591, 415 335 2145)

3    2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
(We will have some organizers present even before 2:30 here)    Washington St & Drumm St
San Francisco, CA 94111    Protest at the closing near Justin Harman Plaza
(Contact: 510 485 3751; 415 577 6505

4    4:30 pm to  5:30 pm
(Our final action of the day will close with a rally and songs)    Civic Center Plaza
Polk St & McAllister St
San Francisco, CA 94102    (Contact: 510 220 1323; 707 362 8452; 415-939-2084)