Tibet

Tibet protest on the Golden Gate BridgeThis week, two peace actions in the San Francisco Bay Area are showcasing the ability of peace activists to organize creative and highly-visible symbolic events -- even at a time when some people claim that activism (esp

How maddening to see yet another case of brutal repression of Buddhists in Asia. And yet how uplifting to see that the people of Tibet bravely continue to speak out for democracy and self-determination! The international activist group AVAAZ has started a petition to Chienese President Hu Jintao, calling for "restraint and respect for human rights" and supporting dialog with the Dalai Lama. Sign it now.

The Buddhist Peace Fellowship has issued a strong statement in solidarity of the people of Tibet. Here's an excerpt...