Welcome

This is the very first post of a brand new web log. The idea is to explore the possibility of a Coalition of Like-minded American Buddhists, of whatever tradition, to foster policies of governement which increase peace, tolerance, non-violence, education, care for the sick and suffering, and other universal Buddhist values. (All of which are of course shared by millions of non-Buddhists as well).

Christian conservatives have co-opted political action from other Christians of conference to a great extent. The "Christian Coalition" is a an example of a political organization that fosters a narrow conservative agenda not shared by many Christians.

Buddhists tend to be disengaged politically, but the time may be ripe to organize to take stands on issues where there is widespread consensus among Buddhists, to foster Buddhist values in our political systems.

I welcome comments and suggestions, and hope to turn this effort into something more than just a bulletin board for random thoughts, in due course.

David Studhalter, webmaster