Rev. Danny Fisher

If you have a moment,​ pleas​e take a look at my lates​t post for Elephant Journal about what’​s going​ on in Tibet​ right​ now.

Our friend in the Buddhoblogosphere Tom Armstrong reflects on his current experience of homelessness over at Homeless Tom. He also considers his situation in light of a Tricycle piece by Dharma Drum Mountain’s Master Sheng-yen about his own past experience of homelessness in the United States.

This via Avaaz.org:

The movement for democracy in Zimbabwe has just raised the stakes: hundreds of activists in Southern Africa, including Desmond Tutu, have begun a rolling hunger strike to press for justice. This regional demonstration of commitment is putting real and growing pressure on leaders to demand a fair settlement in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe has descended to an almost unimaginable state of desperation. Most of Zimbabwe’s 11 million people eat one meal a day—or less. But as pressure rises at home, in the region, and around the world, Mugabe’s grip on power may be slipping. …Join the one day global solidarity fast -(from sun up to sun down)- the more of us that fast the stronger the call for justice and democracy.

Click here to join the fast and add your name to the petition saying:

We, the undersigned, pledge to fast for a day in solidarity with the Zimbabwean people. We call on leaders throughout Africa—and the world—to act now to decisively support their struggle for justice, democracy, and survival.