Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Via Tricycle // Defending Democracy

 Defending Democracy
By Jamyang Norbu

Although the Buddha didn’t often discuss politics, he once offered seven questions to test the health of a republic. Can they help us achieve political well-being in today’s world? 
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Via Daily Dharma: Sharing Your Vision for Society

 With a pure motivation, voting and being politically active can be ways of sharing our vision and values with others, in an attempt to stop harm and create happiness in society.

—Ven. Thubten Chodron, “Should Buddhists Vote?”

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