In this interview, I
spoke with Dawn Haney, a co-director
of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship. The mission of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship (BPF),
founded in 1978, is to serve as a catalyst for socially engaged
Buddhism. Their purpose is to help beings liberate themselves from the
suffering that manifests in individuals, relationships, institutions, and
social systems. Dawn Haney brings
her passions for social justice, good non-profit management, and the dharma to
her role as Co-Director for BPF. We spoke about Dawn’s professional and
personal journey to the Director role, BPF as an institution, and current
issues and topics within mindfulness and Buddhism. We also examined a variety
of social issues including racism, community activism, and gendered violence from
a Buddhist perspective.This interview originally aired lived on KALX 90.7 FM on Women Hold up Half the Sky on February 28th, 2015.
