Activism Is Dharma
Satya Robyn
18 January 2022
Finding balance as an activist committed to change, both internally and in the world
“We Have Lost a Great Man”: Dalai Lama Offers Condolences on the Death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Craig C Lewis
28 December 2021
His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Sunday shared a message of condolence on the passing of the revered South African Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights advocate Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
BBC Names Engaged Buddhist Manjula Pradeep among 100 Influential Women of 2021
Craig C Lewis
8 December 2021
The BBC has named the socially engaged Buddhist activist Manjula Pradeep as one of the world’s 100 most inspiring and influential women of 2021.
Does It Make Any Difference?
Satya Robyn
3 December 2021
Contemplating whether Buddhist eco-activism will succeed, or whether that matters
Socially Engaged Buddhist Community Soka Gakkai Announces New Charter
Craig C Lewis
26 November 2021
Community articulates its ideals and guiding principles
Socially Engaged Japanese Buddhist Nun Jakucho Setouchi Dies Aged 99
Craig C Lewis
15 November 2021
Prominent and outspoken socially engaged Buddhist nun was renowned as a writer, a translator, a feminist, and a peace activist
Eco-activism as Buddhist Practice
Satya Robyn
5 November 2021
Sitting for the Earth with compassion for every precious life around us
Buddhism, Circa 2030
John Harvey Negru
28 October 2021
What can Buddhists contribute to the coming social and ecological transformations ahead of us?
Engaged Buddhist Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena Honored with A. P. J. Abdul Kalam World Peace Award
Craig C Lewis
23 September 2021
Monk recognized for lifelong efforts to promote peace and foster compassion
American-born Indian Scholar of Ambedkarite Buddhism and Gender Equality Gail Omvedt Dies Aged 80
Justin Whitaker
26 August 2021
Omvedt’s love for oppressed communities in India built a legacy of scholarship and activism
The Price of Speaking Up
Satya Robyn
17 August 2021
A Buddhist teacher grapples with the realities of confronting the climate crisis
The Music of Interconnection: Reflections on “Circle”
Noa Zimmerman
11 June 2021
Engaged Buddhism, karma, and our shared responsibility to the Earth