McLeod, Ken

Is the Buddhist Path one of political engagement and activism, or one of disengagement and quietism? We'll look at some proponents of both views, then turn to how the early texts frame the issue.

Is forgiveness good Buddhist practice? We'll consider two essays from Tricycle magazine that argue both sides of this issue. One by Ken McLeod argues that forgiveness is not Buddhist, and the other by Thanissaro Bhikkhu argues that it is.

Many contemporary Buddhists make prayer part of their practice. We will look at the early texts to see what the Buddha seems to have thought about such activities.