David Ige — one of America’s most prominent Buddhist politicians — on immigration, climate change, and compassion in governance.
Dalai Lama concerned U.S. becoming more selfish under Trump
The Dalai Lama. Photo by Christopher Michel.“The present president, in the very beginning, he mentioned ‘America first,’” said the Dalai Lama. “That sounded in my ear not very nice.”
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.
Tibetan PM-in-Exile Says Trump Should Meet With Dalai Lama
“Donald Trump has been to all three major sacred places of three major traditions. What is left is Buddhism.”
The Ziji Collective issues statement on revisions to executive order temporarily banning refugees from entry to U.S.
The Ziji Collective has issued a statement in response to U.S. President Donald Trump signing a revised version of his “travel ban” Monday.
Commentary: American Open-Heartedness Is Needed Now More Than Ever
After the election, Buddhist American international aid worker Katie Letheren broadens her plea for compassion toward Syrian refugees.
5 Ways Not to Bite the Trump Hook
Getting hooked by your habitual reactions isn’t going to help anyone, says Susan Piver. She suggests five ways you can respond more skillfully.
Conservative Buddhists Speak (Part 2)
We issued a call to conservative Buddhists so that their voices might be better represented. Here is the second batch of responses we received.
Let’s Stand Up Together
Bhikkhu Bodhi urges Buddhists to be visible advocates of peace, basic sanity, and social justice — causes that, he argues, transcend party politics.
Buddhist Churches of America shares statement on executive order temporarily banning refugees from entry to U.S.
Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) has issued a statement in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order issued last week.