Transforming War and Terrorism
Cultivating compassion for all parties involved in war and terrorist attacks.
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Nonviolence and compassion
A student responds to Venerable Thubten Chodron's talk on the causes and effects of war.
View PostOur game plan in a time of war
How to work with the emotions that arise in our minds in response to the…
View PostIn the face of violence
Two students respond to the recent acts of terrorism and their aftermath.
View PostToo precious to lose
A call for compassion for the young perpetrators of terrorist acts in France.
View PostA prayer for the world
A look at the attacks in Paris in the context of violence around the world.
View PostAnalyzing the terrorist
Applying ultimate analysis to challenge our assumptions about what makes a person a terrorist.
View PostHabitual behaviors and karma
Continuing thoughts and considerations in regards to the tragic events in Paris, France. How to…
View PostAssessing our speech and motivation
In response to a letter from a listener, a discussion about the terrorist attack against…
View PostConnecting with compassion
How important it is to acknowledge past mistakes and harms done in order to truly…
View PostThe silver lining
Finding hope in positive developments that have emerged in America since the Boston Marathon tragedy.
View PostThe golden rule
In the wake of the Boston Marathon tragedy, interfaith perspectives on turning away from hate…
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