
Activism
Activism in Buddhism, also called socially engaged Buddhism, applies the dharma and meditation to social justice. Buddhist leaders such as Thich Nhat Hanh have helped to make socially engaged Buddhism widespread. Read articles on how dharma can inform social action by Buddhist activists, meditation teachers, and scholars.

While U.S. District Judge Geoffrey Crawford ordered the Buddhist Palestinian peace activist’s release, his case remains under review.

Mohsen Mahdawi, the Buddhist
Understanding and responding to the latest college-student abduction by ICE

How to Stay Engaged without Burning Out
In this episode, journalist Daisy Hernández and meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg join Tricycle’s editor-in-chief, James Shaheen, to discuss the role of equanimity in preventing burnout.

Breaking Bias
Drawing from Buddhist teachings and modern neuroscience, Anu Gupta lays out practical tools for dismantling bias and strengthening our innate capacity for compassion.

Practicing Hope
A Nichiren Buddhist discusses the joy of fighting injustice.

On Bearing Witness and the Resilience of Karuna
What observing and staying with images of suffering can teach us about embodying compassion

Calling on Our Ancestors
In this episode of Life As It Is, dharma teacher Kaira Jewel Lingo explores the power of calling on our ancestors when we feel we’re at our limits.

The Wheel Turns Slowly
Visions, hopes, and cautions for the future of Engaged Buddhism

Engaged Buddhism Has Lost One of Its Preeminent Leaders
Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne, founder of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement in Sri Lanka, has died.

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