Staff: Matthew Weiner
Article Date: 4/1/2008
Article Name: Buddhists Who Stand Up
Author: Matthew Weiner
Summary: Westerners tend to think of Buddhism as a passive religion, focused on silent meditation and personal spiritual growth. The image of the Buddha seated with a smile sums it up. So while the West is highly familiar with conflict and activism in other religions, the “saffron revolution” in Burma and the “high altitude revolt” in Tibet have come as a surprise to many. In fact, there is a healthy tradition of Buddhist activism. International Herald Tribune
