Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness)

A scientist wearing a white lab coat and blue nitrile gloves peers through a binocular microscope in a laboratory setting, with a rack of small red-capped sample vials visible in the foreground.

Reports of delayed science funding and a growing loss of researchers highlight how fragile the conditions for knowledge can be. When the flow of inquiry is obstructed, the whole web of interdependence feels the strain. #EngagedBuddhism Text SIGN PYTADC to 50409 resist.bot/petitions/PY...

Watching the war,
It is not far away.
It is people like me.
I send my love.

— Jack Kornfield, gatha written during the Gulf War

A person in a red Democratic Socialists of America t-shirt holds a handwritten cardboard sign reading ‘No War / No Genocide’ at an outdoor demonstration, surrounded by a crowd of other protesters with signs in the background.

End‑times language in military briefings remind us how easily fear & prophecy can cloud intention. In Buddhist ethics, power asks for steadiness: speech rooted in clarity, action free from delusion, & institutions that see the world as it is. Text SIGN PXYZZD to 50409
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A protest sign held aloft at an outdoor demonstration, styled to resemble the Friends TV show logo. It features a photo of four people (including Trump and Epstein) posed together against colorful panel backgrounds, with the word ‘F·R·I·E·N·D·S’ written below in the show’s signature font.

Right Action includes accountability. War cannot silence truth. Congress has a duty to complete Epstein oversight & clarify Iran objectives. May we hold power to the light of transparency. ✍️ Text SIGN PMIKMN to 50409. #EngagedBuddhism
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WORKER JUSTICE WISCONSIN PRESENTS PROTECTING IMMIGRANTS AT WORK TRAINING This workshop will cover • 4th and 5th amendment rights • How to navigate interacting with law enforcement • Developing a worksite-wide plan Event details • Date: March 9, 2026 • Time: 6-8pm • Venue: Goodman Community Center • Address: 149 Waubesa St, Madison, WI 53704 workerjustice.org WORKER JUSTICE

A young girl photographed from behind, arms raised, holding a handwritten sign reading ‘Stop War / Peace Now’ above her head, set against a blurred black-and-white urban backdrop of European-style buildings.

The Dharma teaches that intention must be clear and harm must be minimized. The U.S. has entered war with Iran without authorization and civilians—including children—are being killed. Congress must act. Text SIGN PHSYLL to 50409
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Tell Congress: No War On Iran. The US and Israel have launched military attacks and a regime change war against Iran. Act now: tell Congress to pass War Powers Resolutions to block war on Iran. We must prevent further devastati...

Click to email congress: demanding they pass the War Powers Resolutions to block war on Iran.

We must prevent further devastation to Iranians and people across the region.

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The Dharma cautions against cycles of delusion and violence. Rushing toward another war with Iran—without authorization, history, or wisdom—creates immeasurable suffering. Choose restraint and clear seeing. Text SIGN PWFTVD to 50409 ☮️ 🕊️
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A yellow and red-striped parking barrier gate with a blue and yellow sign reading ‘WARNING 24 HOUR SURVEILLANCE,’ in front of an empty parking lot with green trees and a brick building in the background.

The Dharma warns against tools that magnify harm. Pressuring an AI developer to drop safeguards for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance violates right action. Oversight is a moral duty. Text SIGN PSDUHY to 50409 #EngagedBuddhism
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A procession of Buddhist monks in traditional saffron and maroon robes walking along the shoulder of a highway, led by a monk carrying a wooden staff. A red ‘Wrong Way’ sign is visible beside the road, with bamboo trees in the background and cars passing nearby.

Join peaceful protestors from Madison Dharma Action for Nonviolence and Awareness for a silent walk for peace in the Middle East & at home. Sunday 1 March. Meet at library mall at 2pm, then walk with us up State Street to join the Singing Resistance at Lisa Link Park at 2:30. All are welcome.

A yellow yard sign with bold green text reading “VACCINES ARE FREEDOM,” displayed on a white porch railing of a brick building, photographed through a blurred foreground.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

A Surgeon General must embody right speech: clear science, lawful practice, and freedom from conflicts. When a nominee wavers on vaccine safety or cannot meet statutory requirements, public trust is at risk. Text SIGN PVEDWW to 50409
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Graffiti on a pale wall reads “NO ONE IS ILLEGAL” with a hand-drawn star. A quiet street and bare tree are visible.

🌿 Across states, proposed ICE detention facilities are advancing with limited transparency. Mindful governance means pausing, reviewing, and choosing wisely. 🌿 Sign to tell your governor: not here, not with our resources. Text SIGN PUBUPB to 50409.
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Kansas is ordering transgender residents to surrender their IDs under SB 244. The dharma is clear: every being deserves dignity and safety. Attacks on trans lives cause real harm. May we stand with our trans siblings in defense of their inherent worth. 🏳️‍⚧️
#EngagedBuddhism #TransRights

Three Muslim women at the tomb of Khaled Nabi in Iran. They are wearing patterned headscarves stand with their backs to the camera beneath tree branches with small pink leaves. A muted, hazy landscape is visible in the background.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The Buddha taught that hatred is never healed by hatred. As talk of war rises, may we respond with clarity, compassion, and care for all lives—here and abroad. 🕊️ Call on congress to support an Iran war powers resolution. Text SIGN PMDYEO to 50409. #EngagedBuddhism
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Congress Must Enforce SCOTUS Limits on “Emergency” Tariffs Text SIGN PFVIQJ to 50409 to send this to your officials.

The dharma of good governance rests on right boundaries. May we uphold clarity, humility, and the rule of law so that collective wellbeing can flourish. Text SIGN PFVIQJ to 50409. #EngagedBuddhism #tariffs resist.bot/petitions/PF...

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Immigrant workers file taxes in good faith, trusting their data won’t be used against them. Weaponizing that trust causes deep harm. May we protect the vulnerable. Text SIGN POUKKE to 50409.
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A crowd of people on an outdoor city street holding handmade signs. The most prominent sign reads “THERE IS NO PLANET B” with a hand-drawn illustration of Earth.

Acting for the climate is an act of compassion for all beings. Urge state leaders to safeguard our future as new rules shift. Walk the path toward protection and care. #ClimateActionNow can.app.link/QIkfb1RyZ0b

Remove Trump Banner from DOJ and Require Congressional Approval for Building Changes Text SIGN PAPDBM to 50409 to send this to your officials.

In the Dharma, institutions must remain steady and impartial—like a mind not swayed by ego. When public spaces serve all people, trust can take root. May we safeguard that balance together. Text SIGN PAPDBM to 50409. #EngagedBuddhism
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Yellow warning sign stapled to a dark green wall. Features a skull and crossbones graphic and text reading “WARNING / KEEP OUT / POISON / BAITED AREA.”

Ahimsa means non-harm—to all beings, including those harmed by toxic chemicals. Shielding corporations from accountability is not national security. It is suffering by another name. Sign to protect the right to seek justice. Text SIGN PBECHF to 50409.
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BCD Statement on the U.S. Cuban Oil Blockade and U.S. Policy Toward Cuba For more than two generations, except for a brief détente under Obama, the United States has pursued an escalating campaign of economic warfare against Cuba: a near-total trade embargo, financial isol...

Statement from BCD on the US Cuban Oil Blockade and US Policy Toward Cuba:

For more than two generations, except for a brief détente under
Obama, the United States has
pursued an escalating campaign of…

Read entire statement here:

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May our communities breathe easier through mindful choices that honor the Earth. Each step toward cleaner air is a step toward less suffering for all beings. 🌱💛 can.app.link/Axhmp4JTX0b

NO qualified immunity for ICE. Vote for Swalwell & Goldman ICE OUT bill Text SIGN PRKPVF to 50409 to send this to your officials.

In the Dharma, we’re asked to look deeply and act with compassion for all beings. When harm arises from systems, may we work to reduce suffering and uphold dignity with clarity, courage, and loving‑kindness. 🌿 resist.bot/petitions/PR...

Wisconsin continues the fight. #IceOut

All conditioned things arise and pass away. Knowing this deeply brings about the greatest peace. - Devin Berry

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Peace grows when we pause before acting. As tensions rise with Iran, may wisdom guide leaders toward restraint, dialogue, and lawful authority. War once begun cannot be undone. Let clarity, not fear, lead the way. resist.bot/petitions/PC...

Stop the $10B steal for the Board of Peace Text SIGN PRYTFW to 50409 to send this to your officials.

May our leaders act with clarity and compassion. Public funds should support the well‑being of all beings, guided by transparency and right intention. Let’s choose a path rooted in peace, accountability, and care for the community. resist.bot/petitions/PR...

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Right Speech requires that truth flow freely. When regulators use fear to silence lawful voices, democracy erodes. The dharma calls us to protect open expression. Sign to tell Congress: broadcast licenses cannot be used to suppress speech. Text SIGN PSKAUN to 50409.
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Veto SB445 – A Threat to Free Speech and Civil Liberties in WI Text SIGN PGBFXC to 50409 to send this to your officials.

Right Speech protects all voices. SB445 would silence educators and public workers through fear of retaliation. May we speak truth freely and guard that right for others. Sign if you’re in WI. Text SIGN PGBFXC to 50409.
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#EngagedBuddhism #Wisconsin

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Right Action calls for accountability. AI systems are wrongly flagging naturalized citizens, tracking suspects, and losing court evidence. May we urge Congress to require audits & safeguards before deployment. Text SIGN PPQWBD to 50409.
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