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Compassion In Action Page

“Engaged Buddhism” combines the cultivation of inner peace with active social compassion in a mutually supportive and enriching practice. Thich Nhat Hanh, when he spoke in Scotland in 2003 said "If it (Buddhism) isn't engaged, it isn't Buddhism." So, preferring the term "Compassion In Action" EBC Sangha members initially set up a regular group where Amnesty International activity merged with some "Free Tibet" work along with other causes. One member is currently active in visiting prisons with Angulimala - the Buddhist Prison Chaplaincy Organisation.

A recent event was the showing of Al Gore’s film “An Inconvenient Truth”, and at least one member is involved with the anti-Trident missile protests.

Want to be involved? Just get in touch on the Bulletin Board (link coming soon).

The group is open to Buddhists from other communities in Edinburgh.