Buddhist Leaders Sign Petition Supporting Palestinian Activist Mohsen Mahdawi
Justin Whitaker
8 October 2026
Prominent US Dharma teachers have joined a campaign supporting Palestinian Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi
Engaged Buddhism: Delivering Food Assistance to Displaced Families in Gaza
Craig Lewis
31 July 2026
An interfaith relief effort mobilized by the Buddhist humanitarian organization Tzu Chi Foundation in Gaza is providing hot meals to displaced families.
Engaged Buddhism: Tzu Chi Volunteers Offer Free Dental Care for Displaced Gaza Families in Jordan
Craig Lewis
27 October 2025
Volunteers for the Tzu Chi Charity Foundation provided dental services and emergency medical assistance to vulnerable families displaced by the war in Gaza.
How Should a Buddhist Face War?
Brian Daizen Victoria
21 October 2025
A comprehensive, original re-examination of Buddhist action against the folly of war through analyzing greed as the force to protest
Buddhistdoor View: The Fragility of Peace – On The Ceasefire in Gaza
Buddhistdoor Global
18 October 2025
A Buddhist perspective on Gaza’s ceasefire argues that this is not an endpoint, but rather the start of a long, moral path to true peace
Buddhistdoor View: The Wise and Compassionate Way to Shape Government
Buddhistdoor Global
4 October 2025
A philosophical battle looms between Buddhists that see the first precept as essential and Buddhists who see war as acceptable in some cases
The Prospect of Buddhist Complicity in Genocide, Part Two
Brian Daizen Victoria
29 September 2025
Brian Victoria delves deeper into the difficult conundrum of Buddhist chaplains active on the frontlines of military ideology and warfare
American Buddhists Urge Trump to Intervene in Gaza Crisis in Petition Led by Bhikkhu Bodhi
Justin Whitaker
24 July 2025
With famine looming, American Buddhists call for UN food aid in Gaza and lasting ceasefire
Buddhistdoor View: Facing the Fire Without Feeding It – New Violence in the Middle East
Buddhistdoor Global
21 June 2025
While the Buddha accepted the reality of violence in our world, he offered paths for each of us to move steadily toward non-violence and peace
Naropa University President Condemns Antisemitic Attack in Boulder, Affirms Commitment to Healing and Interfaith Solidarity
Justin Whitaker
3 June 2025
In the wake of an antisemitic attack that injured 12, Naropa University affirms its commitment to peace, quoting Buddhist aspirations and interfaith wisdom to support community healing.
Transcending Polarity in Challenging Times
Ratnadevi
21 February 2025
Mindfulness teacher Ratnadevi reminds us that the urgency of our age calls us to slow down—because true change begins in stillness
On the Prospect of Buddhist Complicity in Genocide
Brian Daizen Victoria
30 December 2024
Brian Daizen Victoria examines the tensions with Buddhist involvement in US support for the Israeli campaign in Gaza and alleged war crimes