Samsara is the Round of Endless Death and Rebirth overcome by the Buddhist path.
(November 2011) As teachers and leaders of communities that promote the development of compassion and mindfulness, we are writing to express our solidarity with the Occupy Movement now active in over 1,900 cities worldwide.We are particularly inspired by the nonviolent tactics of this movement, its methods of self-governance, and its emergent communities founded in open communication (general assemblies, the people's mic, the inclusion of diverse voices, etc.)
These encampments are fertile ground for seeing our inherent wisdom and our capacity for awakening. We encourage all teachers, leaders, sanghas, and communities that pursue awakening to join with these inspiring activists.
If they have not already done so, [join] in working to end the extreme inequalities of wealth and power that cause so much suffering and devastation for human society and for the ecosystems of Earth. More
