Engaged Buddhism
Responding to social issues and concerns as part of our Dharma practice.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Honestly looking at our afflictions
It is important to be honest when we are looking at our own mind and…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Good practices: Ancient and emerging
How monastic communities are incorporating green practices into their daily living.
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Bringing the Dharma to the Middle East
A conversation on Buddha's teachings coming to Israel, developing daily and personal practices.
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Judgmental mind, kindness and compassion
Methods to develop love and compassion for others.
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Practices and rituals
Questions on rituals in Buddhist practice, right intention, right livelihood.
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Panic and fear
How attitudes and emotions affect the body and mind, causing stress. Advice for leading a…
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Cynicism, fear of change, responsibility
Questions on cynicism among young people, fear of change, taking responsibility.
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Motivated to not harm
Not harming, verbally or mentally. Questions on how we react to someone's misfortune and on…
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Activism with altruism
A retreat focused on watching the mind that is engaged in environmental activism.
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Geshe Kalsang Damdul - Aug 4, 2006
Geshe Kalsang Damdul Compassion and world peace
Translating compassion into social action for the benefit of ourselves, our communities and the world.
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In the wake of Hurricane Katrina
Advice to two Dharma students on extending compassion to those directly suffering and those distressed…
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Responding to war with peace
How to work with disturbing emotions that arise in response to a contemporary war.
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