The Time to Act is Now: Buddhist Declaration on Climate Change

Posted on September 20, 2015 by 1earthsangha We invite you to join us, by signing your name, to demand immediate climate action at COP21 (21st Conference of Parties) in Paris at the end of this year.  Endorse this Declaration Together, with over 5000 Buddhist practitioners, and significant leaders such as the Dalai Lama, the Karmarpa, and… Read More The Time to Act is Now: Buddhist Declaration on Climate Change

Westernized, Globalized Buddhism as Experimental Buddhism

Tricycle is running an article by John Nelson on “Experimental Buddhism“. I was very intrigued by the title, but a bit disappointed with the execution. It’s written in overly-fussy academic language that never relaxes for a second. But it’s a theme that mirrors Jay Garfield’s article on “Buddhism in the West” The two articles could be read… Read More Westernized, Globalized Buddhism as Experimental Buddhism

Leap Manifesto: 15 Demands

The Council of Canadians presents in short form the 15 demands of the Leap Manifesto. Sign the Leap Manifesto https://leapmanifesto.org/en/sign-the-manifesto/ Here are the manifesto’s 15 demands. The leap must begin by respecting the inherent rights and title of the original caretakers of this land, starting by fully implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous… Read More Leap Manifesto: 15 Demands