As the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan this week, chaotic scenes of protests and Afghanis trying to flee the country filled the news amidst questions over the U.S.’s role, what could have been done differently, and what to do now. In a newsletter from Upaya Institute and Zen Center on Tuesday, Roshi Joan Halifax wrote, “Today, as we connect to the suffering of the people in Afghanistan, we are asked to examine our views and actions regarding the role … Buddha Buzz: Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan Stokes Fear for Ancient Buddhist Artifacts and SitesRead more
