For Buddhism to grow in our modern world, we need to do more than teach meditation, preach inspiring sermons, and make the sutras available over the Internet. We are good at studying, publishing, and spreading the word of Buddhism. What we have not been very successful at is showcasing the compassion and selflessness of the dharma by our actions. We have written many more words in our books than what few kind words we have spoken to the poor, lonely, and desperate. We have built so many more temples than orphanages.
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From “Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women in Theravada Buddhism,” by Ajahn Brahm. Read the paper in full on the Tricycle blog.
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