What is Sudan teaching us about weaving peace and interrupting war?  And –  how well are we listening?

Last month marked the third year of the current war in Sudan, with ethnic cleansing, mass displacement, and organized attempts to devastate land, culture, and life itself.  

Despite these conditions, people in Sudan and throughout the Sudanese diaspora have been steadily drawing on pre-colonial indigenous wisdom to resist despair and activate community – offering food, providing healthcare, and cultivating a wider sense of spiritual liberation, all while interrupting war through nonviolence.

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Buddhist Peace Fellowship will host an online event featuring artist, educator and public scholar shah noor in conversation with meditation guide and moderator Aishah Shahidah Simmons for a grounded and heartfelt gathering, exploring what it means to turn – fully, intentionally, compassionately and actively – towards Sudan.  

Through meditation, poetry, and deep dialogue, we’ll learn more about the history and current realities of Sudan, share opportunities to support survival and healing, and discern how Buddhist practice and poetry can animate our solidarity in ever widening circles of attention and care.