Our beloved Oshan is facing a *serious* legal matter and threat to his personal freedom, future, and well-being.

However, as a community, we have the power to significantly transform the situation. Oshan is dear in the hearts of many of us, and his love and creativity have touched our lives. The Om ShanTea Teahouse, a product of Oshan's loving and hard work, stands as a pillar in our... [read more]

Our beloved Oshan is facing a *serious* legal matter and threat to his personal freedom, future, and well-being.

However, as a community, we have the power to significantly transform the situation. Oshan is dear in the hearts of many of us, and his love and creativity have touched our lives. The Om ShanTea Teahouse, a product of Oshan's loving and hard work, stands as a pillar in our cohesion, providing us with a place to gather and share our arts.

You can help by doing the following:

1. Write a personal letter of character testimonial for Oshan.Please write your letters referring to Oshan in his legal name Oshan Cook. Describe how Oshan has positively influenced your life, list his personal qualities that you admire, and explain how Oshan is a deeply valued member of a huge community.

Address the letter to "Whom it may concern", and sign it with your full name, address, and contact information (not anonymous!). It can be handprinted if necessary. Bring the letter to the bail hearing detailed below. If you can't make it to the bail hearing, email the letter to me (Rain) or Estrella. Our goal is 30-50 letters, or more!

2. Come to Oshan's bail hearing on Monday morning in San Francisco. We're gathering at 9:00am, to prepare for a hearing at 9:30. For the location, please contact us through Facebook, phone, or email:

Rain: 516-521-4755 / e3balmeet@gmail
Estrella: 415-373-2029 / jdmercede@gmail

Your presence alone at the hearing makes a strong statement, and of course, arriving with a letter is ideal!

*Please dress formally.

3. Contribute to Oshan's legal fees. You can bring your donations with you Monday morning, and other options for donating will be made available soon. No amount is too small or too large. Donations can be given to Estrella on Monday which will then be passed to his family.

As a family, we're a vast resource of magic, intention, and inspired action. Let's show that our magic and love for each other are infinitely more powerful than legal systems and confinements. Oshan has done so much for us -- your prayers, blessings, and these two small steps can make a huge difference.

Love,
Rain, Estrella, and family