With the world spinning from crisis to crisis—and election season fast approaching—many American Buddhists are asking: What can we do to make a difference? How do we work in a flawed but functioning democracy to create a society that reflects our deepest values of compassion and wisdom? And how do we do so without drowning in anger and despair? In this special section, Tricycle explores the possibilities and pitfalls of political activism as a form of what the Buddha called “Right Action.”
“Confessions of a Bush-Bashing Buddhist” by Wes Nisker
“Ten Practices to Change the World” by Susan Moon
“In Action” by Tricycle‘s editors
“The Lessons of Abu Gharaib” with Kenneth Kraft
“Nothing Left to Lose” Barbara Graham in conversation with Dennis Kucinich
“Present Moment, Urgent Moment” by Donald Rothberg
“Seven Reasons Why It’s Better Not to Hate Them” by Diana Winston
“The Lotus and the Ballot Box” by Katy Butler
“The Problem of Politics” by Dr. K. Sri. Dhammanada
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