Clear Mountain Monastery Project A Paradise Built in Hell: Upekkhā & the Buddhist Response to Political Panic | Ajahn Nisabho
Jan 24, 2026
Seminary Junha, a recently ordained Buddhist nun from the Clear Mountain monastic community, is introduced and shares how to connect with the sangha. The talk explores political fear, the lineage’s resilience, skillful attention, acting from love not anger, and equanimity as wisdom. Practical tips include protecting inner resources and daily mindful practice to sustain compassionate engagement.
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Act From Love, Keep One Knee Grounded
- Act in the world from love and the Brahmaviharas rather than from anger.
- Keep one knee on the ground metaphorically: maintain refuge and humility while engaging politically.
Join Action Only Without Ill Will
- Enter protests or political action only when you can do so without any ill will.
- Emulate Thich Nhat Hanh's peaceful presence to influence crowds without escalating anger.
Bright Compassion For Harmful People
- Compassion (karuna) in Buddhism is a bright, active heart-state, not empathic collapse.
- View harmful people as lost travelers and wish them freedom from hatred and greed.
