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To Dharma Realm Buddhist Association and Those Under Their Influence, Stop your overt and covert, subtle and blatant, incessant and harmful
One Step Closer to On Inclusion!
One Step Closer to On Inclusion! On Inclusion! North American Buddhist Alliance’s intrafaith gathering in Toronto, Canada on October 31st was
On Inclusion! A Buddhist View
ON inclusion Inclusion is misstated as a solution to exclusion for a Buddhist like me. Where I consider inclusion
Gender Equality Essential in Breakthroughs Grounded in Silence
In light of 2017 series of revelations about male sexual harassment and assault, I reflect. I wonder if I would have
On NABA’s Buddhists for Racial Justice Work: a Reflection Series
It's now more than a year since Buddhists for Racial Justice the organization folded into North American Buddhist Alliance as an
Multimedia Material: on amplifying the voices and visibility of diasporic Asian heritage Buddhists.
Video excerpts on the American Buddhists for racial justice webinar series. Edwin Ng and Zack Walsh on amplifying the voices and
Lenz Foundation Awards NABA 2018 Grant
The Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism has been relentless in its efforts to pioneer Buddhism on new ground. In contributing
Reflect, Report, and Refuse Hate Speech Online
Subtle sways of the mind. Covert violence in messaging. Carried-over hatred onto the typically oppressed. Have you noticed yourself repeating certain words,
Worth Sharing: for Racial Justice
Black Man Goes Undercover in the Alt-Right TED Talks that Help You Understand Racism Making the Invisible Visible Buddhist Peace Fellowship
Dedicating Merit to Las Vegas Victims
For the highest number of victims shot to death in recent history, the Las Vegas Harvest Festival tragedy mandates that we
NABA Buddhists of Color Commitments to Anti-Racism
Responding to Racial Violence, Acting for Racial Justice "Reality is harsh. It can be cruel and ugly. Yet no matter how
Vesak Celebrations Across North America
For years now, Buddhist communities across U.S., Canada, and the world have come together to celebrate Buddhist unity and diversity on
Newsworthy: for Racial Justice
Equal Justice Initiative A Documentary: Milwaukee 53206 Racism is Part of the Healthcare Debate ACLU on Transgender People and the Military I
End of Oct: A Facilitated Response to White Supremacy
End of of October will be another facilitated call for all concerned as the tide of White supremacy rises. Watch for upcoming announcement of
NABA Buddhists of Color Commitments to Anti-Racism
Responding to Racial Violence, Acting for Racial Justice "Reality is harsh. It can be cruel and ugly. Yet no matter how
Newsworthy: Buddhism and Race
Harvard Celebrates Diversity with Commencement for Black Students White Nationalist Leads Protest Threatening Nooses as Acts of Hate Crime Hung about DC The
Buddhists for Racial Justice Calls to Action: Next Steps
More than 1,500 Buddhists have signed the Buddhists for Racial Justice open letters since 2015. Buddhists for Racial Justice as a North
10/31 On Inclusion! NABA’s 2018 Buddhist Intrafaith Gathering
Is an inquiry into inclusion or the absence thereof too amorphous? too ambiguous? too unrealistic? Not if it’s about applying the Dharma
One Goal, Two Calls: Engaging Buddhists across North America on Racial Justice
North American Buddhist Alliance (NABA) will host two separate calls about racial justice with White Buddhists and Buddhists who are Persons of
Newsworthy
2017 UN Vesak on May 10th Stand Against Suffering: Buddhist Leaders' Unprecedented Call New York Buddhists in Dialogue: Immigration, Race, and Dharma
Newsworthy
2017 UN Vesak on May 10thStand Against Suffering: Buddhist Leaders' Unprecedented CallNew York Buddhists in Dialogue:Immigration, Race, and DharmaLotus Petals in the
Monthly WAG
NABA's White Affinities Group is committed to continue its monthly space to talk about the work we're doing to end white supremacy
Buddhists for Racial Justice: Now a NABA Initiative
When 125 diverse Buddhist leaders made their historic and unified visit to the White House in May 2015, they identified two urgent issues
A Letter to Our Muslim Brothers and Sisters
Rev. Dr. T. Kenjitsu Nakagaki, president of the Buddhist Council of New York (BCNY), invites Buddhist group or groups to pen a support
Newsworthy
IMS Teachers Program Begins Anew with 75% POC's Toronto Vesak 2017 in the Plans 75th Anniversary of Japanese Americans' Internment Reminder for
Buddhists for Racial Justice: Now a NABA Initiative
When 125 diverse Buddhist leaders made their historic and unified visit to the White House in May 2015, they identified two urgent
An Invitation to Regional Pan-Buddhist Groups throughout North America
Dear Leaders of Buddhist Networks across America (that NABA has not yet discovered or reached out to), In the relatively barren desert
NABA in the News
Recent Lion's Roar headlines featuring North American Buddhist Alliance: Time to Tune in, Not Turn Away Learn more here and register for
News Worthy
African American History Month Videos Featuring Teachers such as Ven. Pannavati and Rev. Myokei (Source: Tricycle) Voices Across Political Lines: What can
How an Asian American Nun Would Like to Forget Gender and Race — but Refuse
by Guo Cheen In the paradise that’s just beyond the horizon is a world where enlightened beings are in perpetual peace and
News Worthy
Monthly Compilation by NABA Volunteers His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 2017 Message to the World (Source: The Elephant Journal) Influential Religious Studies
Bhikshuni Pannavati Receives Global Bhikkhuni Award
The presence of ordained Buddhist nuns is growing around the world. In 2016 and on its 20th anniversary, the Chinese Buddhism Bhikkhuni
Buddhists Join Women’s March on Washington
"In the spirit of democracy and honoring the champions of human rights, dignity, and justice who have come before us, we join
Newsworthy Compilation around the Continent
Monthly Collection by NABA Volunteers Ready to mobilize with an extensive North American Buddhist Directory (Source: Buddhanet) http://www.buddhanet.info/wbd/region.php?region_id=1 Watch the trailer: new
Online Conference and Follow-Up’s
Thank you to the 20-plus of you who joined North American Buddhist Alliance's first online conference. It was one-third of the 60
Metta and More to Standing Rock
More than 500 religious leaders are now at Standing Rock, North Dakota. Among Buddhist leaders present, Venerable Pannavati sends us photos by her
Welcome to New NABA Board Member: Frederick Meyer
From Frederick Meyer: Namaste! I'm Frederick Meyer, a lifetime practitioner within the Shambhala Buddhist tradition. My inspiration is to help spiritual practitioners
NABA Plans for 2017
In the works for the upcoming year are more online opportunities for Buddhists across North America to connect. For 2017, NABA has
Teachers Invited to Answer Real Life Questions
In the complex world of today, many face real life situations that the Buddha never addressed. For teachers steeped in the
NABA Directory of Buddhist Groups
North American Buddhist Alliance Group Directory now consists of 32 Buddhist groups across North America. Their focus range from Zen to social action
Post Events on the Calendar
"Every day is a good day." So I quote one of the North American Buddhist Alliance Member Groups, Boundless Way Zen. The
The Why: Start and Purpose
Presently no Buddhist association exists in America. Given the rapid population growth of Buddhists and Buddhist groups across the U.S. and Canada,
Launching of North American Buddhist Alliance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAUNCHING OF THE FIRST NON-SECTARIAN NETWORK OF BUDDHIST GROUPS IN NORTH AMERICA As a hub of support and for sharing
A Heartfelt Endorsement
Lionheart In the world as we find it today, the ancient is needed more now than ever. NABA will
What Can I do?
What Can I do? Create a Visitor or NABA Participant profile at the NABA website. View website information, post comments, chat
The Who: People Working With Us
The Who: People Working With Us Dharma teachers who took the first step in supporting NABA, the founding Member Groups representatives! Members
Where We are Headed: 2016
In its first full year of connecting Buddhists across North America, North American Buddhist Alliance (NABA) will continue to transform dreams
The What: Interactive Website
The What: Interactive Website Member Groups Directory A directory of NABA Member Groups is core to anyone searching for a Dharma