Alan Senauke reflects on Thich Nhat Hanh’s profound contributions to Buddhism, activism, and the place where they meet.
About Hozan Alan Senauke
No Stealing Joy!
It’s so easy to lose sight of joy these days. Here’s Zen teacher Alan Senauke’s advice for keeping your Joyful Mind when fear and suffering threaten it.
Statement: Myanmar’s Buddhist Leaders Must Take a Stand Against Ethnic Cleansing
More than 70 Buddhist teachers and community leaders have signed a letter to Myanmar’s Buddhist leaders, calling for an end to persecution.
Buddhist Views on the Practice of Politics
Buddhist practice is inherently political, so here are eight views on how to move society along the path to liberation from political suffering.
Ambedkar’s Vision for India’s Dalits
A Dalit Buddhist family in Maharashtra. Photo by Ben Piven.The Buddhist revival in India has brought millions of the country’s most impoverished and marginalized people to the Buddhist path.
Buddhists Go to the White House
Photo by Philip RosenbergIt is good to meet a first time but it is only through relationship—among ourselves as Buddhist practitioners and with the ear of those in government—that we will accomplish anything and turn to the work of bodhisattvas.
The Fire This Time: A look at the religious violence in Burma
On February 27, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) was ordered to close all its long-established clinics in Myanmar/Burma. They were accused of giving preferential treatment to Muslim Rohingya people.
Commentary: “Burma Unbound”
Hozan Alan Senauke of the Clear View Project reflects on the ongoing religious violence happening in Burma.
Good Day Sunshine: A commentary on Aung San Suu Kyi’s win
A commentary by Hozan Alan Senauke, celebrating Aung San Suu Kyi’s win in the Burmese parliament.
Burma: A Change is Gonna Come… but Slowly
An article by Hozan Alan Senauke, who interviews Burmese monks about upcoming political and cultural change in their country.