Surthvival Mode Workshop

1150 Carroll Street, Room M2

Join the CUNY Black Male Initiative for a weekly workshop at Medgar Evers College this semester. The Surthrival Mode Workshop hosted by

First Day of Ullambana/Obon

Ullambana, honors the spirits of past ancestors and strives to relieve aching souls from suffering. Religious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist Tradition/Practices: The Ullambana Ceremony,

Dharma Day

Dharma Day, Also known as Asalha Puja, commemorates the historical Buddha’s first discourse following his spiritual awakening. Religious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist Tradition/Practices: Dharma

Tisha B’av

Mourning of the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem in 586 BCE and 70 CE. Religious/Ethnic Group: Jewish Tradition/Practices:

Raksha Bandhan

Also called Rakhi, this festival celebrates the protective relationship between brothers and their sisters. Religious/Ethnic Group: Hindu Traditions/Practices: The festival is celebrated

Krishna Janmashtami/ Jayanti

Celebrates Krishna’s birthday, Vishnu’s eighth incarnation on earth. Religious/Ethnic Group: Hindu Tradition/Practices: Some Hindus choose to fast for the first day of