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Hozan Alan Senauke

About Hozan Alan Senauke

Hozan Alan Senauke is vice-abbot of Berkeley Zen Center in California, where he lives with his family. As a socially engaged Buddhist activist, Alan has worked closely with Buddhist Peace Fellowship and the International Network of Engaged Buddhists since 1991. In 2007 he founded Clear View Project, developing Buddhist-based resources for relief and social change in Asia and the United States.

Peace in Every Step

by Hozan Alan Senauke| September 14, 2020

Peace in Every Step

Alan Senauke reflects on Thich Nhat Hanh’s profound contributions to Buddhism, activism, and the place where they meet.

No Stealing Joy!

by Hozan Alan Senauke| July 11, 2018

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

by Hozan Alan Senauke| September 21, 2017

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

by Richard Reoch, Peter Coyote, David Kaczynski, Jan Willis, Ken Jones, Hozan Alan Senauke and Charles G. Lief| October 21, 2016

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

by Hozan Alan Senauke| August 28, 2015

Ambedkar’s Vision for India’s Dalits
dalit, buddhist, family, maharashtra, ambedkar, untouchable, lion's roar, shambhala sunA 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

by Hozan Alan Senauke| May 15, 2015

Buddhists Go to the White House
white house buddhist leadership conference washington dc government politics hozan allan senaukePhoto by Philip Rosenberg

It 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

by Hozan Alan Senauke| March 18, 2014

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”

by Hozan Alan Senauke| June 1, 2013

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

by Hozan Alan Senauke| April 2, 2012

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

by Hozan Alan Senauke| March 5, 2012

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.

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