A Buddhist Statement of Support for the
Standing Rock action and Water is Life Protectors
This collaborative statement and references – inspired by statements of support from various faith traditions – was written and compiled by representatives Rev. Jayna Gieber of the Earth Holder Sangha in the Plum Village Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh Kristin Barker, director of One Earth Sangha with input from consultants, Buddhist teacher Thanissara, Katie Loncke, and Dawn Haney, co-directors of Buddhist Peace Fellowship, indigenous leader Steve Llanes and Dharma teacher and director of the University of Washington’s Center for Indigenous Health Research, Bonnie Duran.
The statement can be found at: https://oneearthsangha.org/statements/stand-with-standing-rock
The Buddhist day of solidarity is today, November 15, 2016. And our solidarity will continue…. day-of-solidarity
We are inspired by the model of healing, collaboration and solidarity with which the native tribes are joining together at this time in defense of indigenous rights and the well-being of Mother Earth. It is with this spirit that a Buddhist community can join with people of all faiths and no faith in protecting the rights and dignity of indigenous peoples, in reverence for basic goodness, in honoring the sacred and in defending all life, near and far, seen and unseen, born and yet to be born. These principles lay at the center of true wisdom. Svaha!
May unskillful actions harming Earth and all life cease now.
May transformation occur in the hearts and minds of corporate and government leaders in order to prevent further suffering, alienation, and destruction of life.
May all those who honor the sacred Earth come together to support the Sacred Rock Sioux Reservation and all those who stand for her protection.
May the violence and theft that harms all indigenous people forever cease.
