Rev. Danny Fisher

A few days ago, I attempted to start a viral campaign of people reading the Metta Sutta in response to efforts by Burma’s ruling military junta to keep monastics from chanting it at least one large monastery. I have been pleased with the response so far.

There have been kind shout-outs from Shambhala Sun Space, Go Beyond Words: Wisdom Publications’ Buddhist Blog, Barbara’s Buddhism Blog, Progressive Buddhism, the Amida Trust, and others.

In addition, there have been videos created by the great Nate DeMontigny of Precious Metal, my old pal Nick Vail at 2nd Wave American Buddhism, and the estimable Bodhipaksa of Bodhi Tree Swaying and Wildmind Buddhist Meditation (all embedded below).

On the other end of the spectrum, the idea has also received critiques from Arun at Angry Asian Buddhist.

I hope there will be more interest in contributing this effort. For ideas about getting started, check out my original post.