Engaged Buddhism

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

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Engaged Buddhism

Was the Buddha an activist?

A commentary on verses from “Precious Garland” describes how a government based on Dharma principles…

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Responding to Prejudice

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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Responding to Prejudice

Overcoming fear and preconceptions

A motivation to work with the fear and misleading preconceptions that arise in the face…

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Responding to Prejudice

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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Practicing Democracy

It’s never hopeless

A response to a student's email about how to find hope and wisdom in times…

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Engaged Buddhism

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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Practicing Democracy

A call for empathy

Comments on Michael Lerner's article "Stop Shaming Trump Supporters," and an email from a student…

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