BDG news: Engaged Buddhism: Tzu Chi Volunteers Hand Over New Homes for 171 Families in Mozambique

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#Buddhism#EngagedBuddhism#Compassion#TzuChi#MasterChengYen#Mozambique#Taiwan#CycloneIdai#HumanitarianAid#ExtremeWeather

Midwest Buddhist Temple members assembled and delivered 365 sandwiches to unhoused neighbours in Chicago this past weekend.
#buddhism #buddhist#jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism #engagedbuddhism#unhoused#homeless

BDG news: Engaged Buddhism: Buddhist Non-profit FHSM Conducts Free Eye Clinics for Underprivileged Communities in India

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#Buddhism#India#EngagedBuddhism#FHSM#Chennai#TamilNadu#Telangana#FreeClinic#Healthcare#Ashoka#Compassion#UnderprivilgedCommunities

Over nearly 100 years, Joanna Macy's contributions were many. Among them, 5 in particular stand out:
1. Her publicizing of Sarvodaya Shramadana's work to the West
2. Her synthesis of systems theory and Buddhism
3. The Work That Reconnects
4. The Nuclear Guardianship Project
5. Her teaching career within and beyond the classroom about Buddhism and ecology
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Joanna Macy, a foundational figure in Buddhism and ecology, has passed away. She trained Stephanie Kaza (the most sophisticated American writer in this field) and many others, was a pioneer in facing eco-anxiety, and tireless activist.
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Buddhistdoor Quote for Today: Ajahn Sulak Sivaraksa

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BDG news: Buddhist Leader in Russia Sentenced to Eight Years for Anti-War Post, Citing Religious Convictions

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#Buddhism#Russia#Oppression#UK#Ukraine#Zen#BuddhistPractice#EngagedBuddhism

Tacoma Buddhist Temple deeply benefited in its early decades from the Puyallup Tribe's friendship. When white settlers prevented Japanese Buddhist immigrants from farming, the Puyallup provided opportunities to farm and thus survive. Similar situations happened with other temples in the region. The Tacoma temple has created a land acknowledgement and is building ties of gratitude with the Puyallup
#landback #buddhist #buddhism#jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism #engagedbuddhism
https://www.tacomabt.org/

In case it needs to be said: There are no such things as illegal immigrants in the Pure Land, because everyone is unconditionally welcomed and valued. While we foolish beings fall short of Amida Buddha's Great Compassion, the same spirit animates our Jodo Shinshu temples.
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