Category: Politics
The Buddha in Obama’s pocket
A small Buddha statuette, given to him by a monk, is often found on Barack Obama's person.
A Buddhist psychoanalyst puts our divided country on the couch
Psychoanalyst Robert Langan traces the current climate of demonization to the three poisons: greed, aversion, and the ignorance of self-righteous certainty.
Happily Ever After
A gay couple’s decision to wed threw them into the heart of an American culture war.
Thich Nhat Hanh to receive Catholic “Peace on Earth” award
Thich Nhat Hanh will receive the 2015 Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom award on October 31, the 50th anniversary of the same honor being granted to Dr. King.
The Rise of Militant Monks
Michael Jerryson reports on the growing tension between Buddhists and Muslims, in which senior Buddhist monks actively incite violence and intolerance.
Actor Michelle Yeoh blends Buddhism & activism
While on a project to bring relief to flood-struck Ladakh, actor Michelle Yeoh stopped to talk about how Buddhism inspires her activism.
Buddhist activist Ken Jones dies
Buddhist activist, poet, teacher and author Ken Jones (1930-2015) passed away on August 2 2015.
Buddhists Betray the Teachings: Jack Kornfield on the anti-Muslim violence in Myanmar
A religion known for nonviolence is being used to fuel a genocidal campaign against the Muslims of Burma.
Global economics: what would Buddha do?
Can we imagine a Buddhist model for economic organization?
Erica Chenoweth: This leading global thinker on peaceful resistance finds inner peace through Buddhist meditation
We might think that the only realistic way to upend intractable political oppression is through violent rebellion. Erica Chenoweth says no.