Category: Politics
The Radical Buddhism of Rev. angel Kyodo williams
I just want people to be liberated. John DeMont on the radical Buddhism of Rev. angel Kyodo williams.
Commentary: Centrism is Not a Middle Way
In a seemingly divided America, political "centrism" is gaining popularity. But, from a Buddhist perspective, Buddhist teacher Ethan Nichtern argues, centrism is actually a kind of extreme.
Commentary: Why I’m Not Attending Conferences in the USA
After the Muslim ban was instituted, Buddhist scholar and priest Jeff Wilson vowed to renounce his attendance at conferences in the USA. As a society, he says, it is imperative that we stop hiding behind borders.
What Happens When a Government Loses Its Compassion?
Without compassion, everyone is worse off. Zen teacher Roshi Joan Halifax comments on the Trump administration's family separation policy.
What’s the connection between Buddhism and ethnic cleansing in Myanmar?
How have Buddhists become implicated in one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world? Randy Rosenthal looks through history to understand how a religion of peace has become a justification for violence.
6 Buddhist Leaders Reflect on the US Midterms and What Comes Next
Six Buddhist teachers interpret the outcomes of Tuesday's election through the lens of Buddhist wisdom.
What Would Mindful Politics Look Like?
Lion's Roar editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod introduces "Mindful Politics," a collection of teachings and commentary speaking to our troubled times.
Buddhist leaders pen open letter encouraging Americans to vote
The letter urges Buddhists across America to "express your commitment and respect for the innate dignity and worth of all" by voting in the midterm elections on November 6.
Why Is Rebecca Solnit Hopeful?
Writer and activist Rebecca Solnit tells the truth about misogyny, injustice, and environmental destruction, along with the hope found in uncertainty.
Advice for Modern America, from When Buddhism Was Seen as a National Threat
For much of the 19th and 20th centuries, Buddhism was considered a threat to America. Hondo Lobley interviews scholar Duncan Williams about what we might want to remember from that time.
5 ways Buddhist communities can take part in social change
Like fish in water, it's easy for us to ignore the systems of injustice that surround us. Colin Beavan offers five tips to recognize injustice and swing into action.
A Buddhist Chaplain Disrupts Suffering in Rikers Island
Jennifer Keishin Armstrong profiles Justin von Bujdoss, the first-ever Buddhist chaplain in Rikers Island — America’s most notorious jail.
The Promise of Buddhist Economics
Economist Clair Brown argues for an economic system based on altruism, sustainability, and a meaningful life.
A Story for Buddhists in the ICE-raid Era
Mushim Patricia Ikeda shares a small piece of Buddhist history that she’s never forgotten, and that she hopes we'll always remember, too.
Stand Against Suffering: A Call to Action by Buddhist Teachers
Thirteen leading Buddhist teachers call on Buddhists and all people of faith to take a stand against policies of the new administration.
Buddhism’s Call to Action
Jack Kornfield on the importance of contributing to activism with Buddhist practice and wisdom.
How “Buddhist Economics” Can Make Us Happier
Clair Brown argues for an economy that brings out the best in people, not the most self-centered and shortsighted.
The Fourteen Precepts of Engaged Buddhism
Thich Nhat Hanh's fourteen precepts of engaged Buddhism, with introduction by Fred Eppsteiner.
The Path of Solidarity
Doshin Nathan Woods considers what it means to stand arm in arm as part of our Buddhist practice.
The Failure of War
Whether it’s in diplomacy, politics, or economics, the warfare model no longer works for the modern world, says Wendell Berry. In modern war, everyone is defeated.