A big thanks goes to Michael Hewstone for cooking, organizing the music, setting up outside and being a legend!

Salvador & his crew, Demir for the amazing music!

Blaze for the big big help on the night!

Chef Andy for the big cook-up, Martin (Damona dairy-free cheeses) and Woody for being in the kitchen!

Shan and Ollie for being all-round super stars and making the event run so so well!

Little Faith for being a child-hospo genius (my money is on her to change the world in 10 years time)

Marcelo from Minas Hill for the coffee donation, thank you thank you!

See you all for the next charity at Admiral Cheng Ho on Christmas Day !

Michael Hewstone (ex Peace Kitchen/Blaze’s soup kitchen) and the crew from Monk Bodhi Dharma and Admiral Cheng Ho will be holding a peace offering and celebratory dinner and music with absolutely all the proceeds going to Unicef’s Nepal Earthquake Children’s Appeal.

Date and Time: Monday 21 September, 2015 at 7.30pm

Donation: $65 per person

COME AND JOIN US! It is always a fun night with great vibes, music and of course yummy food!!

To make a booking, go to: http://www.monkbd.com.au/wpd

Dinner will be fully vegan with a festive tasting of peaceful making foods from around the world.

> West African Grumpy Soup

> South Indian Sambar
> Jamaican Rundown
> Moroccan 7 Vegetable Cous Cous
> Ethiopian Wat

> Mansoor Dal
> Cabbage Kitchari
> Ital Salad
> Turkish Sumac Salad

> Steamed Banana
> Chili jam
> Urad Pappads

Sela Rice & Tunisian Cous Cous

* All served on a Banana leaf.

> Raw Snickers

Peace Cookies
Chai

Entertainment:

The Latin Jazz ensemble – ‘La Influencia’ consist of Salvador Persico [Blue King Brown], Daniel Mougerman and Jordan Tarento. Performing Latin jazz and Salsa classics along with guest musicians throughout the night including Demir Aliu and his exotic blends of world music.

UNICEF’S Nepal Earthquake Children’s Appeal

Two earthquakes have devastated the lives of thousands in Nepal.

Children face an unprecedented emotional toll as they deal with the devastating consequences of two earthquakes in the space of weeks — and with 5,000 schools damaged or destroyed, more than 1 million children have been left without classrooms.

“We are looking forward – but we cannot
ignore the desperate situation that still faces
so many children across the country. So
many young lives have been torn apart
and children are still in desperate need of
life-saving support, including clean water,
health services, nutrition and counselling.”
- Karin Hulshof, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia

http://www.unicef.org.au/appeals/nepal-earthquake-children-s-appeal#donateform

Monk Bodhi Dharma is thrilled to have Salvador Persico [percussion Blue King Brown] and friends joining us for a little latin groove out front under the tarps.

+ the van will be parked outside MBD again for anyone wanting a private dinning experience on Moroccan rugs  - we can seat 4 comfortably.

ART BY MICHAEL HEWSTONE

Michael Hewstone (ex Peace Kitchen/Blaze’s soup kitchen) and the crew from Monk Bodhi Dharma and Admiral Cheng Ho will be holding a peace offering and celebratory dinner with absolutely all the proceeds going to the Playing for Change Foundation.

Date and Time: Saturday 20 September, 2014 at 7.30pm

Bookings Essential. To make a booking, go to: http://www.monkbd.com.au/wpd

Dinner will be fully vegan and will include the following :

> African Grumpy Soup
> Jamaican Sweet Potato, Kidney Bean & Coconut Stew
> Moroccan 7 Vegetable Cous Cous
> South Indian Sambar
> Mexican Chile Beans

Served with Bengal Pushpanna [Royal Rice], Tunisian Cous Cous & Spanish Polenta.

Chile Jam &  Brinjal Tamarind Chutney

> Raw Dessert

What is Playing for Change?

Playing For Change is a movement created to inspire, connect and bring peace to the world through music.

Playing For Change Day unites a global community through the power of music to affect positive social change. Communities will gather as musicians from all over the world perform on stages, street corners, schools, yoga studios, and cafes all with the goal of bringing music into the lives of young people.

Monk Bodhi Dharma is thrilled to have Salvador Persico [percussion Blue King Brown] and friends joining us for a little latin groove out front under the tarps.

+ the van will be parked outside MBD again for anyone wanting a private dinning experience on Moroccan rugs  - we can seat 4 comfortably.

ART BY MICHAEL HEWSTONE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 @ 7.30pm

Monk Bodhi Dharma – Rear 202 Carlisle St, Balaclava, Vic, 3183, Australia

The dinner will be vegan.

Bookings essential at $65 per person.

TO BOOK: www.monkbd.com.au/jamaica

Michael Hewstone (ex Peace Kitchen/Blaze’s soup kitchen) and the crew from the Monk will be holding a peace offering and celebratory dinner with absolutely all the proceeds going to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre! This issue is hot at the moment so we are coming together to celebrate peace amongst all nationalities!

Date and Time: Saturday 21 September, 2013 at 7pm

Bookings Essential. To make a booking, go to: http://www.monkbd.com.au/wpd

Dinner will be fully vegan and will include the following :

> African Grumpy Soup

> Global Experience – Madras Cauliflower, Chickpea and Yellow Potato Curry,  Ethiopian Wat and a Caribbean Jambalaya all served with a Silverbeet Kitchari, Mansoor Dal,  Sela Rice,Tunisian Cous Cous, Chile Jam and Lijjat Udad Papads [ MBD supporting Indian Women's Empowerment Movement]

> Raw selection of mignardises including chocolates & cakes

> Peace  Cookie to take home

> Beautiful Chai Masala

Special surprise guest speaker and music TBA

What is International Day of Peace?

The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date. It was established by a United Nations resolution in 1981 to coincide with the opening of the General Assembly.

International Day of Peace is also a Day of Ceasefire – personal or political. Take this opportunity to make peace in your own relationships as well as impact the larger conflicts of our time. Imagine what a whole Day of Ceasefire would mean to humankind.

http://internationaldayofpeace.org

“PEACE IS NOT MERELY A DISTANT GOAL THAT WE SEEK, BUT A MEANS BY WHICH WE ARRIVE AT THAT GOAL”
- Martin Luther King Jr.

ART BY BLAZE WARRENDER

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This will particularly appeal to the more casual swinger hipster cool types that are looking for the experience of how this old hippie traveled the 3 K’s (Kuta, Kathmandu. Kabul) in the 60’s. But if you are straight edged and cashed up, that’s cool too!

As this is a once only offering for people looking for a more intimate occasion, it will also come at a premium price of $100 per person. Rest assured that absolutely all the proceeds go to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and Edgars Mission!

Bookings of 3-4 only on a first come first served basis.

Date and Time: Wednesday 21 September, 2011 at 6pm and 8.30pm

Dinner will be fully vegan and will include the following :

Three [3] dip combo/ Moroccan Pumpkin, Mexican Red Bean and Middle Eastern Hummus served with organic corn chips and raw vegetable crudités
Rasam [soup]
Feast Plate/ Sea Shepherd Pie, Mansoor Dal, Spiced Potatoes, Royal Rice [Sela], Lijjat Pappads, Silverbeet Kitchari and Chile Jam
Raw selection of mignardises including chocolates, cookies, biscotti and macaroons
Beautiful Chai Masala

Please book online through www.monkbd.com.au/wpd as a regular payment and then email [email protected] to request an upgrade.

PS. Anyone that has already booked can also upgrade…

Michael Hewstone (ex Peace Kitchen) and the crew from the Monk will be holding a peace offering and celebratory dinner with absolutely all the proceeds going to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and Edgars Mission! The animal kingdom is having a hard time at the moment, so we are coming together to celebrate peace amongst all beings!

Due to the success of the event last year and having to turn people away, we are happy to announce that we are holding two sessions (don’t tell the cookie boy!)

Date and Time: Wednesday 21 September, 2011 at 6pm and 8.30pm

Bookings Essential. To make a booking, go to: http://www.monkbd.com.au/wpd

Dinner will be fully vegan and will include the following :

Three [3] dip combo/ Moroccan Pumpkin, Mexican Red Bean and Middle Eastern Hummus served with organic corn chips and raw vegetable crudités

Rasam [soup],

Feast Plate/ Sea Shepherd Pie, Mansoor Dal, Spiced Potatoes, Royal Rice [Sela], Lijjat Pappads, Silverbeet Kitchari and Chile Jam,

Raw selection of mignardises including chocolates, cookies, biscotti and macaroons

Beautiful Chai Masala

What is International Day of Peace?

The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date. It was established by a United Nations resolution in 1981 to coincide with the opening of the General Assembly.

International Day of Peace is also a Day of Ceasefire – personal or political. Take this opportunity to make peace in your own relationships as well as impact the larger conflicts of our time. Imagine what a whole Day of Ceasefire would mean to humankind.

http://internationaldayofpeace.org

Michael Hewstone was at his awesome best producing a beautiful ceremonial dinner served on a banana leaf. Thanks Michael for making it such a great night and for donating your invaluable experience and time!!

Also big thanks to Pete for donating his time and doing a double shift… Legend!

“There is no way to peace, peace is the way.”

Monk Bodhi Dharma will be holding a peace offering and celebration dinner prepared by Michael Hewstone (ex Peace Kitchen: artist, beachcomber & cookie boy) & Marwin Shaw. Tea guru Nathan Wakeford from Somage will be serving up his beautiful artisan teas.

Cost is $40 per person
Absolutely all the proceeds will go to the  following charities:
Aboriginal Benefits Foundation (Helping Aboriginal Communities) and ICAN (International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons).

Date and Time: 21 September, 2010 at 7pm.
Celebration dinner starts at 7.30pm sharp.

Bookings Essential. To make a booking, email us on [email protected]

Dinner will be fully vegan and will include the following (approximately):

Starters
Finger food

Peace offering and celebration served on Banana leaf

- Dehrundi Sella Coconut Rice
- South Indian Vegetable & Chana Dal Sambar
- Toovar Dal Rasam
- Mansoor Dal
- Spiced Potatoes
- Cabbage & Fennel Kitchari
- Cauliflower Poriyal
- Steamed Banana in Skin
- Chile Jam
- Bengali Mango Chutney
- Lijjat Urad Papad

Dessert

Beautiful teas from Somage Fine Foods will be served with the dinner

What is International Day of Peace?

The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date. It was established by a United Nations resolution in 1981 to coincide with the opening of the General Assembly.

International Day of Peace is also a Day of Ceasefire – personal or political. Take this opportunity to make peace in your own relationships as well as impact the larger conflicts of our time. Imagine what a whole Day of Ceasefire would mean to humankind.

http://internationaldayofpeace.org

Peace sign artwork courtesy of Michael Hewstone