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**William** @wm@mast.wmclark.com · 4d

New Buddhist Coalition for Democracy launches, issues Call to Action #buddhism #EngagedBuddhism #SocialJustice #democracy
https://www.lionsroar.com/new-buddhist-coalition-for-democracy-launches-issues-call-to-action/

Lion’s RoarNew Buddhist Coalition for Democracy launches, issues Call to Action“As Buddhists, we are called upon to witness, respond to, and resist the ongoing systematic destruction of norms and institutions that allow free societies to flourish,” the Buddhist Coalition for Democracy’s Call to Action reads.

**Bc Clarity Carlton-Martin** @Clarity@c.im · Mar 22

**EngagedPureLand** @EngagedPureLand@mstdn.social · Feb 20

Feb 20

EngagedPureLand @EngagedPureLand@mstdn.social

The Buddhist Church of San Francisco cosponsored "Reaffirming Sanctuary" yesterday. The event began with an Interfaith Sanctuary Press Conference at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, followed by a procession through Japantown, and ended with an Interfaith Vigil at Christ United Presbyterian Church.
#buddhism #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism #engagedbuddhism #immigration #migrants

The poster for the event. It carries the schedule and describes that sanctuary is a sacred tradition in many faiths.

**notes** @notes@social.coop · Feb 15

Feb 15

notes @notes@social.coop

Suicide, non-binary Vet

**notes** @notes@social.coop · Feb 14

Feb 14

notes @notes@social.coop

"Project 2025 is not a scattershot effort. Though some Trump appointees lack experience and familiarity with bureaucracies, #Project2025 distinguishes between executive orders, agency regulations, policy guidance, personnel reorganization, and congressional action—fueled by insider knowledge. It is a clear blueprint to dismantle or repurpose federal agencies and alter their priorities..." https://nonprofitquarterly.org/how-states-can-link-up-to-support-human-rights/ #Nonprofits #NGO
#BelovedCommunity #EngagedBuddhism #USPol #CivilRights #HumanRights

Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly · Jan 22How States Can Link Up to Support Human Rights - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyIn 2025, the right largely controls the federal government. The levers of state power offer the means to enact an alternative, progressive agenda.

**notes** @notes@social.coop · Feb 13

Feb 13

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"Defending against police state weaponization is imperative. Legal action, resistance, sanctuary, and new underground railroads are emergency initiatives needed to shelter and safeguard the lives of immigrants, women, and transgender people—the risk of violence against scapegoat groups will only increase.

https://nonprofitquarterly.org/how-states-can-link-up-to-support-human-rights/
#Nonprofits #NGO
#BelovedCommunity #EngagedBuddhism #SanghaInTheStreets #Fascism #Racism #WhiteSupremacy #ChristianNationalism #Trump #USPol #CivilRights #HumanRights

**notes** @notes@social.coop · Feb 13

Feb 13

notes @notes@social.coop

> This is exactly the kind of thing engaged Buddhists today (especially in the usa) need to be paying attention to. The forces of greed, hatred, and delusion—what we call the three poisons—aren’t just individual mental habits. They manifest in systems, institutions, and governments. And here we see them in action."

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BuddhaGang/posts/1979637602546236/ #EngagedBuddhism #PlumVillage #BuddhaGang #Dharma #USPol @buddhagang @plumvillage @engagedbuddhism

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**EngagedPureLand** @EngagedPureLand@mstdn.social · Feb 2

Feb 2

EngagedPureLand @EngagedPureLand@mstdn.social

The list of 30 Black Buddhists whom the Ekoji Buddhist Temple Young Buddhist Association expressed gratitude for.
#buddhist #buddhist #engagedbuddhism #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism #blm #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory

A screenshot of the list of Notable Black Buddhists. They are Rev. Angel Kyodo Williams, Faith Adiele, Hilda Gutierrez Baldoquin, Angela Dews, Acharya Gaylon Ferguson, Herbie Hancock, Jules Shuzen Harris, Bell Hooks, Charles Johnson, Sensei Alex Kakuyo, Rhonda Magee, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, George Mumford, Lama Rod Owens, Meikle Paschal, Ralph Steele, Jasmine Syedullah, Alice Walker, Tina Turner, Jan Willis, Pamela Ayo Yetunde, Dr. Marlene Jones, Cheryl A. Giles, Roshi Merle Kodo Boyd, Rev. Dr. Leon E. Wright, Venerable Bhante Suhita Dharma, Leonard West, Aishah Shahidah Simmons, Sister Peace, Ruth King

**EngagedPureLand** @EngagedPureLand@mstdn.social · Feb 2

Feb 2

EngagedPureLand @EngagedPureLand@mstdn.social

The Young Buddhist Association of Ekoji Buddhist Temple, a Jodo Shinshu Pure Land temple in northern Virginia, released a statement for #blackhistorymonth. They included a list of 30 Black Buddhist teachers whom they expressed gratitude for.
#buddhist #buddhist #engagedbuddhism #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism #blm

A screenshot of the Ekoji YBA Statement on Black History Month. It reads: "Today marks the beginning of Black History Month, a tradition accredited to Carter G. Woodson, who expressed a strong desire for Americans to learn and celebrate the achievements of Black Folk. As early as 1912, he worked to uplift and recognize Black History and the communities and the people that built it through commemorative weeks, educational journals, and collaborative conventions. We, the Young Buddhist Association, would like to highlight Black Buddhists who have immeasurably contributed to the illuminating strength of the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha). We also thank those individuals who have added to the history of walking the Eightfold Path, and all the guidance, insight, and compassion they have extended to others. In deep gassho, we give reverence, respect, and admiration to the 30 listed Black Buddhists, and the innumerable other Black Buddhists a part of the Worldwide Sangha who have helped highlight the intersection between Blackness and Buddhism. May all be safe. May all be healthy. May all be happy. May all live/rest with ease.

**notes** @notes@social.coop · Feb 2

Feb 2

notes @notes@social.coop

“There comes a time when all life on Earth is in danger. At that time great powers have arisen, barbarian powers, and although they waste their wealth in preparations to annihilate each other, they have much in common. Among the things these barbarians have in common are weapons of unfathomable devastation and death and technologies that lay waste to the world." #JoannaMacy https://people.umass.edu/jgerber/ShambhalaWorker.htm
#Dharma #USPol #EngagedBuddhism #RecoveryDharma #SanghaInTheStreets @dharma @engagedbuddhism

people.umass.eduThe Shambhala Worker Prophecy

**notes** @notes@social.coop · Feb 1

Feb 1

notes @notes@social.coop

#ThichNahtHanh #Dharma #Buddhism #BelovedCommunity #Interbeing #Mindfulness #Meditation #PlumVillage #EngagedBuddhism #RecoveryDharma
@thichnhathanh
@dharma @belovedcommunity @engagedbuddhism
@recoverydharma @plumvillage

A contemplative image featuring a quote by Thich Nhat Hanh on a textured, off-white background resembling natural paper. The quote, in clear black font, discusses the interconnectedness of humanity and Earth, stating in part, 'When you wake up and you see that the Earth is not just the environment, the Earth is us...' Above the text is a delicate, single-line drawing in black ink. The drawing depicts a circle, possibly representing the sun or moon, positioned above a gently undulating line of hills. Beneath this is a straight horizontal line, suggesting a still body of water or a flat landscape. The overall image is minimalist and serene, reflecting the themes of mindfulness and nature present in the quote. At the bottom, the text reads 'THICH NHAT HANH @thichnhathanhgems'.

**notes** @notes@social.coop · Feb 1

**EngagedPureLand** @EngagedPureLand@mstdn.social · Jan 29

Jan 29

EngagedPureLand @EngagedPureLand@mstdn.social

Religious resistance to Trump continues. On Sunday Rev. Blayne Higa of Kona Hongwanji Mission devoted his Dharma talk to solidarity with Episcopal bishop Mariann Budde. "I am grateful for Bishop Budde’s bravery and stand with her as a Buddhist priest, as an American, and as a person of faith."

#Buddhism #Buddhist #engagedbuddhism #politics #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism #religion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcAVL2iB9js&ab_channel=BlayneHiga

YouTubeLet Us Be Brave TogetherBy Blayne Higa

**notes** @notes@social.coop · Jan 24

Jan 24

notes @notes@social.coop

Trump UNLEASHES PLAN He Denied Knowing About

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Tn_vSJot1Sc&si=iHzRgifFeXAv0Hsw

> David Pepper is the former Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party and author of “Trump’s Project 2025: Up Close and Personal.”

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#Project2025 #Trump #MAGA

**notes** @notes@social.coop · Jan 24

Jan 24

notes @notes@social.coop

This image is a poster titled "Project 2025: Presidential Transition Project" featuring a list of policy objectives accompanied by a photo of Donald Trump. The text includes numerous points such as proposed changes to social policies, education, healthcare, and immigration laws. Many of the listed points are controversial, referencing the elimination of government programs, civil rights protections, and environmental regulations, among others. Several items have checkmarks beside them, indicating completion or progress. The poster design uses red, white, and blue colors and includes an image of Trump in a suit and tie, raising his hand.

#Fascism #MAGA #Racism

**notes** @notes@social.coop · Jan 22 *

Jan 22 *

notes @notes@social.coop

I Vow Not to Burn Out

"In my world, there always seems to be way too much to do, along with too much suffering and societal corruption and not enough spaces of deep rest and regeneration." #MushimPatriciaIkeda https://www.lionsroar.com/i-vow-not-to-burn-out/

#Dharma #Buddhism #BelovedCommunity #Interbeing #Mindfulness #Meditation #EngagedBuddhism #RecoveryDharma #SanghaInTheStreets
@dharma @belovedcommunity @engagedbuddhism
@recoverydharma @sanghainthestreets