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We Cry Out for Justice

by Jan Willis| May 29, 2020

We Cry Out for Justice

There will only be justice in America, says Jan Willis, when we see all people as our equals. She offers an ancient Buddhist meditation to help us do that.

The King We Need: Martin Luther King Jr., Moral Philosopher

by Charles R. Johnson| January 20, 2020

The King We Need: Martin Luther King Jr., Moral Philosopher

He was more than just the “civil rights leader” he is remembered as today. Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of America’s greatest moral philosophers.

How Meditation Helps Us to Be One With – and Effect – Change

by Jeremy Mohler| February 16, 2017

How Meditation Helps Us to Be One With – and Effect – Change

Reflecting on a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr., Jeremy Mohler relates it to how meditation helps us adjust to reality, and act to change it too.

Prayers for Peace and Compassion on Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday in New York City

by Yurie Takeuchi| January 24, 2017

Prayers for Peace and Compassion on Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday in New York City

On January 16, over a hundred community members gathered at Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in Manhattan in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Get a look at a new breed of comic-book hero

by Rod Meade Sperry| November 25, 2015

Get a look at a new breed of comic-book hero

Look inside the comic book celebrating nonviolent heroes Thich Nhat Hanh, Alfred Hassler, and Sister Chan Khong.

Thich Nhat Hanh to receive Catholic “Peace on Earth” award

by Lion's Roar Staff| October 26, 2015

Thich Nhat Hanh to receive Catholic “Peace on Earth” award
Thich Nhat Hanh, Martin Luther King Jr, Nobel Peace Prize, Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award, Thay, Lion's Roar,Photo courtesy of plumvillage.org

Thich Nhat Hanh will receive the 2015 Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom award on October 31, the 50th anniversary of the same honor being granted to Dr. King.

Dr. King’s Refrigerator

by Charles R. Johnson| January 19, 2015

Dr. King’s Refrigerator
Martin Luther King fridge short Story metaphysics philosophy sermon alabama montgomery charles johnson marriage"1954... Fridge" by James Vaughan.

Looking for a late-night snack, the young Martin Luther King, Jr., discovers instead the truth of interdependence. A short story by Charles Johnson.

The story behind the Martin Luther King, Jr., comic book

by Rod Meade Sperry| January 18, 2015

The story behind the Martin Luther King, Jr., comic book

Watch a video about the creation and legacy of the 1956 comic book “Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story.”

Dalai Lama contributes to “I Have a Dream” speech commemorations

by Lion's Roar Staff| August 28, 2013

Dalai Lama contributes to “I Have a Dream” speech commemorations

On the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s enduring “I Have a Dream” speech. His Holiness the Dalai Lama helps recite his dream.

Campaign strives to nominate Thich Nhat Hanh for Nobel Peace Prize

by Lion's Roar Staff| January 4, 2013

Campaign strives to nominate Thich Nhat Hanh for Nobel Peace Prize

Forty-five years after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., the team behind Peace is the Way Films and Peace Comics is trying to fulfill one of King’s dreams: for his friend Thich Nhat Hanh to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

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