black lives matter

Trike Daily Society & Environment

Hopelessness and the Continued Use of Deadly Force

People march for Black life. But who marches for the principle of non-harming and non-killing?

By Zenzele Isoke

Apr 19, 2021

Trike Daily History & Philosophy

Buddhists and Racial Justice: A History

How have American convert Buddhists understood racial justice?

By Ann Gleig

Jul 24, 2020

Trike Daily News

Buddha Buzz Weekly: Female Leaders Present on Awakened Action

Upaya Zen Center hosts an online conference of female leaders, Tuva’s head lama dies of coronavirus, and Buddhists around the world voice support for Black Lives Matter. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.

By Emily DeMaioNewton and Eliza Rockefeller

Jun 27, 2020

Trike DailyNews

Buddha Buzz Weekly: The Great Awakening Walk

Buddhist groups join together to protest for Black Lives Matter in downtown Los Angeles, Thai worshippers hold ceremony for spirits, and scholars urge the Association of Asian Studies to confront anti-black racism in the field. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.

By Emily DeMaioNewton and Karen Jensen

Jun 20, 2020

Trike DailyPersonal Reflections

America, The Business that Tried to Become a Country

Buddhist teacher Larry Ward reflects on the koan of American society.

By Larry Ward

Jun 19, 2020

Trike DailyNews

Buddha Buzz Weekly: The Rohingya Face COVID-19

Rohingya refugees face barriers to getting tested for the coronavirus, monks in Wuhan share their surplus vegetable harvest, and Buddhist groups continue to voice support for Black Lives Matter. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.

By Emily DeMaioNewton and Karen Jensen

Jun 13, 2020

Trike DailyNews

Buddha Buzz Weekly: Buddhists Saying Black Lives Matter

Buddhist centers and teachers respond to demonstrations against racial injustice with messages of support, the Myanmar army is accused of war crimes against Rakhine Buddhists, and a man returns to a very different society after entering silent retreat in mid-March. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.

By Emily DeMaioNewton and Karen Jensen

Jun 06, 2020

Trike DailyPersonal Reflections

I Am Racist, I Vow to End Racism

A message for other white Buddhists: Lead with compassion, and understanding will follow.

By Matthew Abrahams

Jun 04, 2020

Trike DailyNews

Racial Justice Is Everyone’s Work

We invite our readers to engage in the mindful interrogation of biases and fears surrounding acts of racism, police brutality, and protest.

By Tricycle

Jun 02, 2020

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You Can’t Be Yourself By Yourself: Overcoming Structural Selfishness

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Malcolm Martin

Jun 2022

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