How might we intervene in the global drift towards a total moral nihilism? How might Buddhist ethics guide us to re-realize a conscientious compassion?
On May’s full moon, Buddhists around the world commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. In 2019, Bhikkhu Bodhi marked the occasion with a passionate call for a systems-wide climate awakening.
First published 10 years ago, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi distills the climate crisis down to its core, unchanging truths. His words are as wise and relevant now as they were then. What might we learn from a read this time around?
What are the latent potentialities of the Dhamma for our deep troubles today? Bhikku Bodhi offers visions of an alive Dhamma responsive and evolving to a world in crisis.
In this updated article, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi, one of the most respected translators of the Buddha Dharma into English, implores us to speak out about the moral crisis implicit in Israel’s Gaza campaign.
A Conversation with Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi and David Loy
Bhikkhu Bodhi and David Loy
What are the responsibilities of Buddhists in response to increasing economic inequality, ethnic and racial violence, environmental destruction, and other crises?
Workers in any industry ought not be forced to choose between physical and financial health. And within the meat-packing industry, what of the brutal cost to animals of returning this sector to "normal"? Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi examines the layers of perverted value in a recent Trump Administration decision.
"On April 29th ...I will be marching not only on behalf of people here in the U.S. but on behalf of people all around the world... especially those whose voices will never reach our leaders." Join Bhikkhu Bodhi and hundreds of ecosattvas at the People's Climate Mobilization. Here's why this mobilization is crucial.
As Buddhists we are committed to the "timeless values of compassion, peace and wisdom." Ven. Bikkhu Bhodhi calls on us to mobilize in "inspired action to protect the climate."
Can Buddhist leaders and teachers advocate for social and climate justice yet steer clear of political affiliation? Bikkhu Bodhi encourages bold but non-partisan engagement, envisioning a pan-Buddhist alliance to protect of all vulnerable beings.
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