From Myanmar to Tibet, saffron-robed monks have been taking to the streets in protest against political repression. Paul Harrison, a professor of Buddhist studies at Stanford University, discusses Buddhist teachings and the acceptable role of monks in politics. “Direct involvement in political activity, strictly speaking, is not sanctioned,” he says.
Johnathan Schooler-UCSB; Stuart Eisendrath-UCSF; Lisa Lindeman-U.Wisconsin; Liz Wang-Changchi U. Taipei, Taiwan; Carmen Schooler-U. Maryland; Peta McAuley-Hong Kong
Spirit Rock Meditation Center 2009 Scientists Retreat- January 11-18, 2009
Shambhala Publications President, Richard Reoch, shares his hilarious observations on the similarities between the spiritual path and the path of activism. It begins with a question by BG's Vince Horn. This is excerpted from Buddhist Geeks episode 170, "The Enlightened Society".