Engaged Buddhism
Responding to social issues and concerns as part of our Dharma practice.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron 
Was the Buddha an activist?
A commentary on verses from “Precious Garland” describes how a government based on Dharma principles…
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Venerable Thubten Nyima Overcoming anger towards those who use hate speech
The Buddha had an answer for those who believed in the innate superiority of certain…
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Meeting adversity with joy
Advice on how to face anger and hatred with calm and creativity.
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Overcoming fear and preconceptions
A motivation to work with the fear and misleading preconceptions that arise in the face…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme We all can overcome our wrong views
A story of a man who used to be a white supremacist and transformed his…
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Bodhisattva versus white supremacist
Venerable Thubten Chodron comments on the Charlottesville protest rally.
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It’s never hopeless
A response to a student's email about how to find hope and wisdom in times…
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Buddhist Advice for Ruling a Kingdom
As Nagarjuna explained 2000 years ago, it is possible, and indeed auspicious, to base governmental…
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Meditation in a psychiatric hospital setting
The benefits of meditation in a psychiatric hospital setting.
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A call for empathy
Comments on Michael Lerner's article "Stop Shaming Trump Supporters," and an email from a student…
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