Metta for Burma

I recently received this email from the Rev. Danny Fisher, Coordinator of the Buddhist Chaplaincy Program at University of the West in Rosemead, CA.

I just recorded a video post for my blog in which I read the Metta Sutta as a show of solidarity with the monks and nuns of Burma, who were recently forbidden from reciting the text at one large monastery and allegedly elsewhere throughout the country. (This is presumably because the text was chanted by monks and nuns participating in 2007′s “Saffron Revolution.”)

http://chaplaindanny.blogspot.com/2009/08/reading-and-call-to-action.html

As I say in the video and the post, it occurred to me that this might be a great, easy way for lots of people (especially Buddhist/religious/spiritual bloggers) to show support for the monastics and people of Burma. So, I guess what I’m saying is that I’m hoping to start a little video campaign of people reciting the Metta Sutta as a show of support. I hope you will want to participate (and, if not, I hope you’ll help spread the word). As I also say in the post and video, all one needs is a digital camera, access to YouTube, and a copy of the Metta Sutta.

So here’s mine:

One Response to “Metta for Burma”

© b e e n s w a n k says:

August 11, 2009 at 10:02 am

I don’t have a camcorder or a copy of the Metta Sutta. However, I am able to spread the word. I’m more than happy to offer my support to your campaign.