The Buddha’s Discourse on Defending Democracy
Seven questions from the canon for testing the health of a nation
democracy
Letters to the Editor
A selection of letters sent by Tricycle readers
Democratic from the Start
Western Buddhist groups often assume that hierarchical modes of organization are inherent to Buddhism. But there's another part of Buddhist tradition—one that embraces political equality.
Is the Dharma Democratic?
The Buddha's radical inclusivity suggests it is.
Not Playing Nice
Buddhist nationalism threatens Myanmar's democratic transition.
Praying for Change in Burma
The All Burma Monks Alliance is praying for democracy, but if the past is any teacher, it will take a lot more to make the junta budge. Their plans so far are not encouraging. Here’s an…
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