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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Engaged Buddhism

Responding to social issues and concerns as part of our Dharma practice.

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Prison Dharma

People in prison and volunteers who work in prisons reflect on how to apply the Dharma in prison settings and beyond.

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Students' Insights

Students share how they integrate the Dharma into their daily lives and to face challenging situations.

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Working with Emotions

How to identify disturbing emotions, their causes and antidotes, and transform them to bring inner peace.

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On Mindfulness

Reflections on my good fortune

That I have been able to communicate with you for this long is very special.…

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The coffee pot: A test of my tolerance

Here, at the prison where I live, everyone dreads the coffee pot. Unlike a majority…

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Living with Impermanence

To Geshela with appreciation

I have been thinking a lot about Geshela and I wanted to share some of…

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Ethics in the Modern World

Buddhist ethics in the age of technology

A discussion on how developers can integrate core Buddhist teachings into the design of technology…

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Dharma in Daily Life

Thriving in tough times

Using difficult situations as opportunities for spiritual growth.

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Working with Emotions

Disconnect to connect

How we can disconnect from attachment and connect to positive qualities.

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