Frequently Asked Questions Related to the Attacks

Due to the serious and delicate nature of this incident we have needed to act judiciously, which includes how we communicate. We first explained what happened in some detail in our winter QR, and again briefly in our spring QR. Our Vesak celebration is the first major event we have held since our lives were put at risk, and it is our responsibility to ensure that anyone who may choose to attend is appropriately informed.

Yes, we hope you're right. We felt the same way a few years ago, when the aggressive and false online attacks started. But we have come to face the fact that holding this attitude has encouraged the increasingly aggressive and false attacks of the past few years that have escalated to the point of attempting to cause us bodily harm or death.

When we learned that the tactic used to slash the tires was one that was specifically designed to cause an accident it shook us out of our fear-based complacency. We needed to sit down as a community and reassess, and take responsibility for avoiding the discomfort that comes with realizing that there are those who wish to cause us harm. We have chosen to take this seriously, in order to be safe.

In fact, in this way we are helping those who, due to their own inability to face discomfort, are endangering us. We hope to stop them from accelerating toward disaster.

Furthermore, we have noted that the large majority of those who suggest we are paranoid come from privileged backgrounds. On the other hand, the large majority of those who encourage us to take this attack seriously and ask for help come from marginalized groups. We must accept that as long as we offer an alternative to the status quo, we may face attacks.

We have had two safety professionals visit, assess the security of the entire property, and give a safety training to everyone here. We have taken precautions and will do so at the upcoming event. We remain committed to providing a safe training environment for all of our trainees.

We deeply appreciate your support during this time. You can help by attending our events, offering donations, or sharing your positive experiences about us with others, especially on social media. Your presence and support reinforce our resilience and commitment to peace. Feel free to Visit Us or Donate if you’d like to get more involved.

We have significantly enhanced our security protocols by working with professional security consultants. Our measures include increased surveillance, more awareness of entrance points, paid security, and emergency preparedness. We are committed to ensuring the safety of all attendees at our events.

We informed the local authorities immediately after the attack and are working with private investigators to investigate these incidents thoroughly. We are also working with legal counsel to address harassment and threats legally and effectively. This is part of our broader effort to protect our community and deter future attacks.

We encourage everyone to subscribe to our newsletter and follow our updates on our website. We commit to keeping our community informed through regular updates in our quarterly reports and special bulletins as needed.

If you see anything unusual or concerning, please do not hesitate to report it to our staff immediately, or contact local authorities. To be in community is to look out for one another. Your participation helps us maintain a safe environment for everyone.