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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness)
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DANA is a loosely organized group of Dharma practitioners in Madison, WI, who share information and pursue social justice from a Dharma-informed perspective.
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When our neighbors face deportation & family separation, may we respond with fierce karuna. 6-year-old Yuanxin was taken by ICE from his father Fei Zhang on Nov 26. Text PQTUSZ to 50409 to demand reunion. #EngagedBuddhism #ImmigrantJustice resist.bot/petitions/PQ...
A child wearing black-framed glasses and a white shirt sits at a table, holding up a green vest-shaped craft project. The photo includes a caption reading “Yuanxin Zheng. (Courtesy of Zheng family)”.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
December 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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The bodhisattva vow calls us to relieve suffering wherever we find it. No child should endure trauma & separation as policy. Families belong together.

Text SIGN PZQJRP to 50409 to demand community alternatives to detention.

#EngagedBuddhism #ImmigrantJustice

resist.bot/petitions/PZ...
A group of people sits on concrete steps outdoors. On the left, a person wearing a black headscarf and black clothing with sparkly details has their hand raised to their face. Next to them, a person wearing an orange-red headscarf holds a small child in a yellow shirt on their lap. To the right, two more children sit close together; one wears a light purple patterned top. The background shows palm trees, green foliage, and modern buildings with reflective glass facades under a blue sky with some clouds.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ https://unsplash.com/photos/a-woman-sitting-on-steps-with-two-children-0qLw4_lFqpI
December 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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The Buddha taught interdependence—when one suffers, we all suffer. Today on Human Rights Day, we honor the dignity inherent in all beings. May we walk the bodhisattva path of justice, protecting the rights of every person. #EngagedBuddhism #HumanRightsDay
a handwritten sign on white paper with yellow vertical streaks. The text reads: HUMAN RIGHTS • Save our children • Invest in our children • Make our voice Strong FREEDOM • knowledge • teach Morals, Morals. BE Kind & BE HUMAN Verbs: to help, to care, to share we are one Integrity • strive for PEACE. The paper appears torn or weathered at the edges and is photographed against a blue background.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
December 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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A higher purpose sets your priorities for how you choose to act in the world daily. For example, a higher purpose may simply be "I will be compassionate." It doesn't need to be more complicated than that. By Hersch Wilson
December 7, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Music, inspiring talk, and full hearts at our CILC fundraiser. When we gather in right action, we create the conditions for liberation—for ourselves and our immigrant neighbors. This is sangha. www.cilcmadison.org
#EngagedBuddhism #ImmigrantJustice
Five musicians playing violins and guitar in a circle at a community fundraiser, reading from sheet music in a warm, plant-filled room Speaker with name tag standing at microphone with hand raised in gesture, giving a talk next to a wooden Buddha statue Large gathering of people seated at tables listening attentively to a presentation in a bright community space with windows showing snow outside
December 6, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Sangha in action! 🙏 DANA gathering to support CILC’s immigrant justice work. When dharma practitioners embody karuna (compassion), we walk the bodhisattva path together.
www.cilcmadison.org
#EngagedBuddhism
Two people wearing Dharma Action for Nonviolence and Awareness t-shirts with dharma wheel logo stand together smiling at a community gathering Two people in DANA shirts, one gray and one yellow, pose together at an indoor event Two smiling people wearing DANA shirts stand together near a wooden sculpture and colorful flower arrangement at a fundraiser
December 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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🧘🏽‍♀️ Renunciation isn’t retreat—it’s resistance. This #CyberShutdown, may we unplug the machine, circulate care, refuse digital consumption, and practice right effort.
weaintbuyingit.com
Dark textured background with torn paper overlay. A cartoon calendar icon displays the number “5.” Bold red text reads “WE AIN’T BUYING IT.” Below, white cursive text says “Cyber Shutdown.” In the bottom right corner, a white arrow labeled “NEXT” is visible. Red background with torn cardboard overlay. A red and white megaphone icon with yellow sound lines appears at the top right. White text lists three actions: “Unplug the machine – keep apps deleted,” “Participate in digital actions,” and “Don’t buy anything online.” Below are three crossed-out symbols: a shopping cart, a dollar sign, and a package. At the bottom, black cursive text reads “weaintbuyingit.com.”
December 1, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Supporting education is a way to plant seeds of wisdom and compassion. Join us in helping Palestinian students flourish. 🌱 #RightAction #Dāna #SupportEducation
A promotional graphic for the Palestinian Futures Fund (PFF). At the top, there is a circular logo featuring a graduation cap with the Palestinian flag on it and the words “Palestinian Futures Fund” written around the circle. Below the logo, a bold headline reads: “SUPPORT PALESTINIAN EDUCATION.” The text underneath explains that PFF is a higher education scholarship initiative led by educators to support justice in Palestine and ensure educational opportunities for young Palestinians. It emphasizes that every contribution, big or small, supports Palestinian students pursuing degrees. Toward the bottom left, large red text says: “Help us reach the goal of 75 monthly donors by 2026!” On the bottom right, there is a QR code with a green button below it that reads: “LEARN MORE & SUPPORT HERE.” The background has a subtle floral pattern.
November 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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🧘🏽‍♀️ Generosity (dāna) is a practice, not a purchase. This season, may we circulate the dollar with intention and give back with compassion.
Mutual aid is sangha. Local care is liberation. We ain’t buying it—unless it nourishes the whole.
weaintbuyingit.com
Dark textured background with torn paper overlay. A cartoon calendar icon shows the number “4.” Bold red text reads “WE AIN’T BUYING IT.” Below, white cursive text says “Circulate the Dollar.” In the bottom right corner, a white arrow labeled “NEXT” is visible. Red background with torn cardboard overlay. A red and white megaphone icon with yellow sound lines appears at the top right. White text on the cardboard lists three actions: “Give back to local charities,” “Look for opportunities to give back to your community,” and “Attend or host a mutual aid event.” At the bottom are three crossed-out symbols in black, yellow, and orange. Below them, black cursive text reads “weaintbuyingit.com.”
November 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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🛒 Desire is endless. Consumption doesn’t satisfy it.
This #ShopSmallSaturday, may we practice right livelihood and wise consumption. Support Black, immigrant, and POC-owned businesses.
Redirect your dollars.

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Dark textured background with torn paper overlay. A cartoon calendar icon shows the number “3.” Bold red text reads “WE AIN’T BUYING IT.” Below, white cursive text says “Shop Small Saturday.” A white shopping cart icon with a heart and a white arrow labeled “NEXT” appear at the bottom. Textured cardboard background on dark fabric. A red and white megaphone icon with yellow sound lines appears in the top right. Text reads “Try out these websites:” followed by “BUY BLACK.ORG” in bold black with a mirrored “B” logo, and “little blue cart” in blue lowercase with a shopping cart icon containing a heart and “lb.” At the bottom, handwritten-style white text reads “weaintbuyingit.com.” Red textured background with torn cardboard overlay. Stylized text at top right says “Support Local Businesses.” A bulleted list reads: “Buy from Black-owned, Immigrant-owned, and POC-owned businesses,” “Redirect your dollars locally,” and “60–70% of your money spent locally goes back into the neighborhood.” At the bottom are three crossed-out symbols and the website “weaintbuyingit.com” in stylized black text, with a white arrow labeled “NEXT.”
November 29, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Black Friday isn’t a holy day. May we spend mindfully, refuse harm, and support communities that need care. Non-harming starts with what we choose not to buy. #WeAintBuyingIt #RightAction
A graphic with a dark blue textured background. In the center, a torn piece of brown cardboard displays bold red text: “WE AIN’T BUYING IT.” Below, white script text says: “Keep your money: Blackout Black Friday.” At the top, there is a small calendar icon with the number “2.” At the bottom right, a white arrow with the word “NEXT” points to the right. A graphic with a red background and a torn piece of brown cardboard in the center. On the cardboard, white text lists actions: “Delete and log out of apps” “Don’t spend at Target, Home Depot, Amazon” “Buy from Black-owned, Immigrant-owned, and POC-owned businesses” “Give the money you would have spent to charity.” At the top right, there is a red megaphone illustration with yellow accents. At the bottom, black text reads “weaintbuyingit.com.”
November 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Liberation begins with letting go. This season, may we resist grasping. May we practice generosity, presence, and the joy of enough.
#WeAintBuyingIt #BuddhistMinimalism
A dark textured background with a torn brown paper overlay. At the top, a calendar icon displays the number “1.” Bold red text on the paper reads: “WE AIN’T BUYING IT.” Below, white cursive text says: “Don’t Spend a Dime. Spend Family Time.” In the bottom right corner, a white arrow labeled “NEXT” points to the right. A red background with a torn cardboard overlay. A stylized megaphone graphic appears in the top right corner. The cardboard lists four white bullet points: “Enjoy time with your family,” “Tell your family why you ain’t buying it,” “Discuss alternatives,” and “Encourage participation.” At the bottom are three crossed-out symbols and the website URL “weaintbuyingit.com” in black script
November 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM