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Links and Resources ::: Engaged Buddhism
 Engaged Buddhists Forum - a non-sectarian site connecting socially engaged Buddhists and those interested in Buddhism through lively discussion, as well as the practical application of dialectics and critical thought.
Buddhism and Politics - 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 (hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations).
Buddhism and Social Action - an essay by Ken Jones which exploring the inter-relationship between both Buddhist practice and social action (WH 285; 1981).
Engaged Buddhism - Comments on engaged Buddhism and practicing in everyday life.
Engaged Buddhism Resources - Links to pages on Engaged Buddhism related topics including environmentally aware Buddhism, Gay and Lesbian, hospice projects, prison projects, development, women's groups.
Engaged Zen Foundation - an independent Buddhist organization originally founded to foster Dharma practice in prison, over the years broadening its perspective to address universal human rights and social justice issues well beyond the prison environment.
Green Sangha - a spiritual community committed to environmental action, bringing healing to ourselves, to each other, and to the earth through thoughts, words, and actions rooted in love.
Joanna Macy | Engaged Buddhism - Teachings from an eco-philosopher and student of Buddhism on engaged Buddhism.
Socially Engaged Buddhism - Class project of a Buddhism and Social Action class at Naropa University Online. Some sections are not completed.
Strong Lessons for Engaged Buddhists - Critique of socially engaged Buddhism from a situationist perspective.
What Buddhist Believe - Buddhism and Politics - The Buddha came from a warrior caste and was naturally brought into association with kings, princes and ministers. Despite his origin and association, he never resorted to the influence of political power to introduce His teaching, nor allowed His Teaching to be misused for gaining political power (hosted by BuddhaNet).
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