Dharma in Action
The real meaning of Dharma practice is to transform our minds. The rubber meets the road when we get off the cushion and live our practice in daily life.
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21st Century Buddhists
Engaging with modern education and science while remaining rooted in the Buddha's teachings.
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Dharma in Daily Life
Bringing our practice off the cushion into daily life activities and our interactions with others.
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Responding to social issues and concerns as part of our Dharma practice.
VIEW CATEGORYPrison Dharma
People in prison and volunteers who work in prisons reflect on how to apply the Dharma in prison settings and beyond.
VIEW CATEGORYStudents' Insights
Students share how they integrate the Dharma into their daily lives and to face challenging situations.
VIEW CATEGORYWorking with Emotions
How to identify disturbing emotions, their causes and antidotes, and transform them to bring inner peace.
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Try a little kindness
Why true compassion is based on equanimity and how to develop this positive quality.
View PostThe Alternative of fortitude
Fortitude allows us to remain calm in the face of harm or difficulties.
View PostMeditation on the disadvantages of anger
Reflection on how anger affects the body, mind and those around us.
View PostFreedom behind bars
Inspiring stories and reflections on the Prison Dharma Outreach program.
View PostThrough the lens of non-violence
Why embracing non-violence is the key to peace in society.
View PostIs anger beneficial?
Questioning our assumptions about anger, it's causes and consequences.
View PostMeditation on the sense of self behind anger
Guided investigation of the "I" that feels anger.
View PostSmall city, big heart
Report on an international seminar and symposium on compassion and peace education in Brazil.
View PostWhat’s love got to do with it?
Exploring the true meaning of happiness and how generating love for others helps us to…
View PostKeeping a vast, expansive mind
How changing our perspective and "looking up" can reveal boundless possibilities.
View PostEducation in compassion and peace
I am glad to learn that the Federal University of Pampa (UNIPAMPA) in Brazil is…
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