Engaged Buddhism

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

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Transforming War and Terrorism

Too precious to lose

A call for compassion for the young perpetrators of terrorist acts in France.

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Transforming War and Terrorism

A prayer for the world

A look at the attacks in Paris in the context of violence around the world.

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Responding to Prejudice

Welcoming refugees

Bringing a positive outlook to the situation of refugees in Europe, seeing it as an…

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Responding to Prejudice

Living without fear

Reflections on working with prejudice against immigrants happening worldwide, and the different forms of violence…

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Responding to Prejudice

White privilege

Responding to a student's request to speak about race in America and how to be…

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Engaged Buddhism

Compassion in action

A talk given at Jewel Heart Center Chicago, which has just started a new hospital…

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Responding to Prejudice

Dealing with racism

On Martin Luther King Day, Venerable Thubten Chodron responds to an African-American's student's question on…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Analyzing the terrorist

Applying ultimate analysis to challenge our assumptions about what makes a person a terrorist.

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Transforming War and Terrorism

Habitual behaviors and karma

Continuing thoughts and considerations in regards to the tragic events in Paris, France. How to…

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Transforming War and Terrorism

Assessing our speech and motivation

In response to a letter from a listener, a discussion about the terrorist attack against…

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