Dear Dharma Friends,

We seem have come into an age of “zero tolerance” for immigrants, refugees, and for people in our midst perceived as “different” by those who stake out positions of dominance here in the U.S. and in many other parts of the world. As Buddhist practitioners who see the oneness of all beings and our responsibilities to them, we are called to act and write and practice generosity on behalf of those in need.

While our attention necessarily turns towards immigrants and refugees on our borders, I continue to hold in mind the suffering of Burma’s Rohingyas, a million of them in dreadful camps in southern Bangladesh.

Since launching our appeal in April, our letter to Myanmar sangha and government authorities has been signed by more than 1200 Buddhists from 45 countries. Clear View Project has received and distributed $25,000 in donations to support these refugees.

To continue this momentum, please ask your sangha members to sign the letter, include our appeal in newsletters and mailing lists, and donate for Rohingya support.

You can make a tax deductible donation through Clear View or to any of the service organizations listed at the link.

We are in the process of translating our website and letter to the Myanmar sangha into various languages—we now have versions in Spanish, French, and German. Translations into Japanese and Burmese are in the works. This is an important step in making our appeal for Rohingya refugees more globally accessible.

Reconciliation and return is our deepest hope. Towards that end, we are looking to Buddhist, Christian, and Muslim friends inside Myanmar who are promoting peace, justice, and interfaith harmony. Their path is courageous.

Thank you for your supporting this important cause.

Peace and Metta,

Hozan Alan Senauke

Buddhist Humanitarian Project