Thursday, March 12, 2009
Religious Activism Challenging HIV/AIDS: Moving towards 2015

The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal UN global policy-making body dedicated exclusively to gender equality and the advancement of women. Every year, representatives of Member States gather at UN Headquarters in New York to evaluate progress on gender equality, identify challenges, set global standards and formulate concrete policies to promote gender equality and advancement of women worldwide. In keeping with the theme, the Temple of Understanding will present an interfaith panel presentation entitled, “Religious Activism Challenging HIV/AIDS: Moving towards 2015.” Invited speaker Robert Chodo Campbell will speak about his work, faith perspectives and what he envisions for the future with respect to HIV/AIDS activism in faith communities.

Presenter Info:

Robert Chodo Campbell, HHC, is a Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. He serves on the Core Faculty for the Center’s Buddhist Chaplaincy Training Programs. Chodo is an Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Buddhist Studies. He is Co-Director of Contemplative Care Services for the Department of Integrative Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center. Chodo brings his life experience and his Zen and psychoanalytic study to his teachings in the areas of: anxiety and depression, drug and alcohol abuse, and contemplative approaches to care. He began formal Zen training in 1994 and currently he is a Soto Zen Buddhist Priest, at Village Zendo. He gives plenary addresses, workshops and retreats in a variety of settings from corporations to national healthcare conferences.