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.
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.
Drawing from Buddhist teachings and modern neuroscience, Anu Gupta lays out practical tools for dismantling bias and strengthening our innate capacity for compassion.
In this episode of Tricycle Talks, Dr. Kamilah Majied draws from Black wisdom traditions and the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism to lay out a path to justice grounded in courage, curiosity, and joy.