Colombian Children (photo from BPF)
The Buddhist Peace Fellowship and the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) are seeking a Buddhist practitioner for an exciting new project — the “Dharma in Action Fellowship.” This person would:
…join the FOR team to carry out nonviolent protective accompaniment to threatened activists in Colombia, while exploring the relationship between Buddhism and activism during one year of service in the field. The volunteer will carry out human rights protective accompaniment in Bogotá or the rural community of San José de Apartadó…
The Dharma in Action Fellow would be responsible for communicating reflections on the relationship between Buddhism and activism through a socially engaged listserve and/or a personal blog and upon completion of service will give a speaking tour, visiting Buddhist centers in the US to talk about his/her experience and insights while on the team in Colombia.
You can find out more about requirements and how to apply here.
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