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EngagedPureLand
@EngagedPureLand@mstdn.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

The government shutdown and disruption of SNAP benefits led to increased food insecurity. To help alleviate hunger, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Committee on Social Concerns donated $2000 to Hawaii Foodbank, $2000 to Maui Foodbank, $2000 to Hawaii Foodbank Kaua1, $2000 to Kauai Independent Food Bank, and $2000 to The Food Basket.

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@EngagedPureLand@mstdn.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago

Today the Midwest Buddhist Temple's Homeless Project reached a major milestone: their 10 year anniversary! They celebrated by making and delivering 300 sandwich bags and countless warm clothing items to local shelters.

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Five people (mostly Japanese American) smile for the camera while making sandwiches in the kitchen at the Midwest Buddhist Temple. Photo is from the temple's Facebook page.
Five people (mostly Japanese American) smile for the camera while making sandwiches in the kitchen at the Midwest Buddhist Temple. Photo is from the temple's Facebook page.
Five people (mostly Japanese American) smile for the camera while making sandwiches in the kitchen at the Midwest Buddhist Temple. Photo is from the temple's Facebook page.
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@EngagedPureLand@mstdn.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

Statement from White River Buddhist Temple on the terrible attack in Sydney.

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Text reads: "White River Buddhist Temple strongly condemns the horrific acts of violence that occurred at a Hanukkah gathering in Sydney, Australia, over the weekend. We mourn alongside the greater Jewish community and stand in solidarity with all those affected. We urge everyone to reject violence in all its forms and to reaffirm our shared commitment to peace, compassion, and respect for one another."-Rev. Cyndi Jikaku Yasaki & The White River Buddhist Temple Board of Directors
Text reads: "White River Buddhist Temple strongly condemns the horrific acts of violence that occurred at a Hanukkah gathering in Sydney, Australia, over the weekend. We mourn alongside the greater Jewish community and stand in solidarity with all those affected. We urge everyone to reject violence in all its forms and to reaffirm our shared commitment to peace, compassion, and respect for one another."-Rev. Cyndi Jikaku Yasaki & The White River Buddhist Temple Board of Directors
Text reads: "White River Buddhist Temple strongly condemns the horrific acts of violence that occurred at a Hanukkah gathering in Sydney, Australia, over the weekend. We mourn alongside the greater Jewish community and stand in solidarity with all those affected. We urge everyone to reject violence in all its forms and to reaffirm our shared commitment to peace, compassion, and respect for one another."-Rev. Cyndi Jikaku Yasaki & The White River Buddhist Temple Board of Directors
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@buddhistdoor@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

BDG feature: Toward a Socially Responsible Mindfulness, Part 2

🔗 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ext4z3y3

#Buddhism #BuddhistEthics #Mindfulness #SecularMindfulness #EngagedBuddhism #BuddhistPractice #Trauma #NobleEightfoldPath #CorporateMindfulness

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Toward a Socially Responsible Mindfulness, Part 2 - Buddhistdoor Global

Maia Duerr continues her exploration of Socially Responsible Mindfulness, outlining ethical commitments for teaching mindfulness in secular and workplace settings
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@EngagedPureLand@mstdn.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

"Decolonizing Buddhist Studies: Reimagining Knowledge and Practice"

Jan 8, 9-5pm @ Emmanuel College (U of Toronto) and online

The purpose of this event is to foster pan-Buddhist dialogue on decolonizing Buddhist Studies, empower historically marginalized voices, and build alliances committed to advancing a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable field.

#buddhist #buddhism #engagedbuddhism #buddhiststudies #decolonial

Sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/DecolonizingBuddhist

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@EngagedPureLand@mstdn.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

"Decolonizing Buddhist Studies: Reimagining Knowledge and Practice"

Jan 8, 9-5pm @ Emmanuel College (U of Toronto) and online

The purpose of this event is to foster pan-Buddhist dialogue on decolonizing Buddhist Studies, empower historically marginalized voices, and build alliances committed to advancing a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable field.

#buddhist #buddhism #engagedbuddhism #buddhiststudies #decolonial

Sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/DecolonizingBuddhist

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BDG feature: Thích Nhất Hạnh’s Five Mindfulness Trainings, Part 1

🔗 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/e9vvcc3p

#Buddhism #Buddha #France #PlumVillage #ThichNhatHanh #EngagedBuddhism #BuddhistPractice #FivePrecepts #BuddhistCommunity #Zen #Thien #Mindfulness

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Thích Nhất Hạnh’s Five Mindfulness Trainings, Part 1 - Buddhistdoor Global

Lam Yuen Ching, PhD, begins a new series of articles that offer a deep dive into one of Thich Nhat Hanh’s key teachings: the Five Mindfulness Trainings.
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BDG news: Plum Village in France Announces Eco-friendly Expansion Plans

🔗 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/43ahuw3s

#Buddhism #Architecture #France #PlumVillage #ThichNhatHanh #EngagedBuddhism #SustainableArchitecture #BuddhistMonastery #BuddhistCommunity #Zen #Thien

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Plum Village in France Announces Eco-friendly Expansion Plans - Buddhistdoor Global

The project reflects Plum Village’s Engaged Buddhist response to climate and community challenges
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BDG news: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Inaugurates Memorial Hall For Korean Buddhist Activist, Scholar, and Zen Master Baek Yongseong

🔗 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3v2mem4w

#Buddhism #Zen #Seon #Korea #BaekYongseong #Buddha #PomnyunSunim #JungtoSociety #EngagedBuddhism #BuddhistActivism #MemorialHall #BuddhistMonk

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Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Inaugurates Memorial Hall For Korean Buddhist Activist, Scholar, and Zen Master Baek Yongseong - Buddhistdoor Global

The revered Korean Dharma master Ven. Pomnyun Sunim led an opening ceremony for the Baek Yongseong Memorial Hall in South Korea’s North Jeolla Province.
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EngagedPureLand
@EngagedPureLand@mstdn.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

"Suffering may be inevitable but Amida’s vow liberates all beings, moving us to help fulfill that vow of bringing all to the Pure Land of joy, equality and freedom."

Reflections on suffering by Rev. Patti Nakai, retired minister of the Buddhist Temple of Chicago.
#buddhism #buddhist #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism #engagedbuddhism

https://higashihonganjiusa.org/2025/12/08/steeped-in-suffering/

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Steeped in Suffering – Higashi Honganji USA

By Rev. Patti Nakai These days I feel “my life sucks.” Shinran Shonin would say—bonnō gusoku – filled with irritation/misery. He often slung that description of himself and the human condition. We’re full of it; why should we expect otherwise? I’m steeped in bonnō; clearly there’s nothing “blind” about it. Physically I’m in pain and … Continue reading "Steeped in Suffering"
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Buddhistdoor Global (BDG)
@buddhistdoor@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

BDG feature: Toward a Socially Responsible Mindfulness

🔗 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mry23c76

#Buddhism #BhikkhuBodhi #EngagedBuddhism #Compassion #Mindfulness #McMindfulness #SecularMindfulness #Dharma #ContemporaryBuddhism #BuddhistActivism

Buddhistdoor Global

Toward a Socially Responsible Mindfulness - Buddhistdoor Global

As mindfulness is increasingly stripped from its ethical and cultural roots, Maia Duerr takes a look at the possibility and potential in socially responsible mindfulness
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