Social Justice

How to Fight Injustice Without Hating

Based on Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings of engaged Buddhism and the Plum Village tradition, this course offers practices to help ground ourselves amid the negativity and injustice that we face. From a peaceful center, you’ll discover…

By Valerie Brown

Dec 2021

Personal Reflections Buddhist Justice Reporter

Prepared for Acquittals, Relieved by the Verdict, Preparing for Transformation

Pamela Ayo Yetunde reflects on the Chauvin verdict and what comes next

By Pamela Ayo Yetunde

Apr 26, 2021

Ideas Buddhist Justice Reporter

Cause of Death: The Theories Behind State v. Chauvin

A deeper look at what the jury in the Derek Chauvin trial is considering regarding George Floyd’s cause of death.

By Camille Bryant and Keika (Karín Aguilar-San Juan)

Apr 21, 2021

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Contributors include Sam Mowe and Rhonda Magee; cartoons from Barry Blitt; and photographs from Maria de la Guardia.

By The Editors

Fall 2019

boy wearing MAGA hat confronting Native American elder for story on blame and buddhism

Critique

The Red Hat Rorschach Test

Seeking understanding instead of blame can bring greater clarity and solutions to an ambiguous situation, like the Covington Catholic incident.

By Matthew Gindin

Jan 30, 2019

CultureMagazine | Books, Reviews

With Eyes in All Directions

Prominent writer and social critic Rebecca Solnit takes on the whole American mess in Call Them by Their True Names.

By Noelle Oxenhandler

Winter 2018

Personal Reflections News

Putting to Rest the Myth of the Heroic Self

A friend of the late Michael Stone reflects on the teacher’s struggle with mental illness.

By Matthew Gindin

Jul 25, 2017

Magazine | Column

Buddhist Political Glossary

Enter our version of the "spin zone"

By Kenneth Kraft

Summer 2017

Magazine | Spotlight On

Portraits of the Homeless

Pairoj Pichetmetakul, a monk turned street artist, paints portraits of homeless people to teach others compassion.

By Wendy Biddlecombe Agsar, Photography by Bess Adler

Summer 2016

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