May All Beings... Social Justice Portraits from Buddhist Leaders

When Buddhist Peace Fellowship went to the White House earlier this year, Co-Director Katie Loncke and Board Member Sierra Pickett gave a presentation and, outside the conference, brought hand-painted Buddhist social justice banners. But that's not all.Also separate from the conference (a little bonus activity, if you will), we brought materials for a little DIO (Do It Ourselves) portrait project.We asked participants at the first U.S. Buddhist Delegation to the White House to fill-in-the-blank on one of three portrait cards.

• May All Beings Enjoy …

• May All Beings Be Free From …

• The Karma of  …  Is Heavy

Here's what happened! (Click images to enlarge.)  We think it's powerful to see Buddhist leaders taking a public stance on the social and environmental issues they care about, as well as expressing goodwill for the spiritual well-being of all.Deep bows to Hozan Alan Senauke of Clear View Project for collaboration!