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

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Engaged Buddhism

Compassion and world peace

Translating compassion into social action for the benefit of ourselves, our communities and the world.

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Volunteers distributing bottles of water from the back of a pickup truck.
Responding to Prejudice

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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A blue and red peace sign painted on a rock.
Transforming War and Terrorism

Responding to war with peace

How to work with disturbing emotions that arise in response to a contemporary war.

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A peace sign made of flowers over the 'Imagine' John Lennon memorial in Central Park.
Transforming War and Terrorism

Peace and justice after September 11

Dealing with fear and moving forward with compassion after the September 11, 2001 attacks on…

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Dharma Guide Training

Fundamentals of being a Dharma guide

Core qualities and conditions for a Dharma guide to develop.

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Turkey mother leads her babies onto the front porch.
Dharma Guide Training

Leading a discussion on forgiveness

Practice session on leading a group discussion about forgiveness.

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Turkey mother leads her babies onto the front porch.
Dharma Guide Training

Leading a Medicine Buddha meditation

Using the Medicine Buddha practice as a sample for how to guide a meditation session.

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New York City skyline and 9/11 Tribute in Light.
Transforming War and Terrorism

Karma and September 11

A discussion with students in Singapore in response to the September 11 attacks on the…

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Turkey mother leads her babies onto the front porch.
Dharma Guide Training

Leading meditations and discussions

How to guide meditations, facilitate discussion groups, and act as spiritual companions to those in…

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Turkey mother leads her babies onto the front porch.
Dharma Guide Training

Tools for Dharma guides

Practical exercises and tips on how to guide meditation sessions and Dharma discussion groups.

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Cover of the book 'Healing Anger' by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Transforming War and Terrorism

Healing anger in times of conflict

A commentary on Healing Anger by His Holiness the Dalai Lama offers direct advice on…

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The Manhattan skyline on the anniversary of 9/11.
Transforming War and Terrorism

Compassion after September 11

Applying the Dharma to deal with difficult emotions after the September 11 attacks on the…

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