Rev. Danny Fisher

Just a Buddhist Minister Trying to Benefit Beings
September 18, 2008

Just ONE Question

Sign the petition at http://www.one.org.

September 18, 2008

Robert Thurman on Buddhist Values in the Public Square

Over at Progressive Revival, Paul Raushenbush asks Robert Thurman “what values inform his approach to the public square.” Check out what “Buddha Bob” has to say here.

September 18, 2008

Tibet News (9.18.08)

Here’s the latest news on Tibet:

  • The Central Tibetan Administration reports that the current UN Human Rights Council’s ninth session discussing human rights issues around the world has taken up the issue of “Tibet under Chinese rule.” A group of NGOs participating released this statment on the matter.
  • The International Relations and Security Network‘s “Security Watch” offers an excellent report on the two views currently “dividing” the Tibetan movement: “regional autonomy within a China framework or full independence.”
  • Reporters Without Borders expresses concern about the arrest of Tibetan TV presenter Washu Rangjong’s arrest by Chinese military police officers at his home in Amdo Golok, in the east Tibetan district of Sertha, on September 11th.
  • Frances Katz writes for The Huffington Post that “the next president needs a more substantive Tibet policy.”
  • The Guardian writes about the upcoming border meeting between India and China. For more than thirty years the two nations have “agreed to disagree” on China’s claim to the Indian-held state of Arunachal Pradesh and India’s claim on portions of Chinese-held Kashmir. As author Randeep Ramesh notes, though:
      What is really at stake is the most sensitive of issues: Tibet.

      India has been home to the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, since he fled in 1959 after China sent in troops to suppress a revolt against its rule. Arunachal Pradesh is the birthplace of the sixth Dalai Lama and home to one of the largest Buddhist monasteries outside the traditional capital of Tibet, Lhasa. Lamas from Tawang are revered in southern Tibet. China says the portions of Kashmir it occupies are vital to ensure access to sensitive parts of the Tibetan plateau.

    • September 18, 2008

    Help Feed Hungry Children

    This via Chessia Kelley of the International Medical Corps–a founding member of the ONE Campaign and a member of the Clinton Global Initiative:

      International Medical Corps has been matched to one of the Top 25 in American Express’ Members Projects, ‘Saving the Lives of Malnourished Children.’

      Chosen out of 1,190 projects, “Saving the Lives of Malnourished Children” is now eligible to receive up to $1.5 million in funding. The project with the most votes receives $1.5 million, 2nd receives $500,000, 3rd $300,000, and 4th and 5th $100,000. The funding – made possible by your votes – would bring a vital lifeline to hungry and malnourished children around the world.

      We need your help between now and September 29th. Voting is easy and doesn’t cost a thing! In just a click, you can save the lives of thousands of malnourished children. Click here to vote!

      For severely malnourished children, we offer a step-by-step treatment program that gives them what they need to recover, including nutrient-dense food supplements like the peanut-based product, Plumpy’Nut. Our comprehensive monitoring system saves more than 90 percent of children being treated in our feeding centers. Being one of the Top 5 would mean our nutrition could reach more children around the world who need our help.

      CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

      Hunger and malnutrition kill more people in the world than HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria combined. As food prices rise, this funding is even more critical. More people are being driven deeper into poverty trying to afford basic staples. Many have nothing to eat at all. Your vote makes it possible for fewer young lives to be lost because they do not have enough to eat.

      Getting the word out to your friends and family makes a huge difference! Forward this link to a friend and you bring us that much closer to the $1.5 million to help malnourished children around the world!

    1 comment
    September 18, 2008

    The Burmese Regime’s Newest Cyber-Offensive


    Via Precious Metal: The Burmese junta has launched a series of cyber-attacks on The Irrawaddy (and several other Burmese news agencies in exile), forcing the venerable newsmagazine to move to a new blog format. Visit them online here:

    http://theirrawaddy.blogspot.com

    Follow

    Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.

    Join 45 other followers