21st Century Buddhists
Engaging with modern education and science while remaining rooted in the Buddha's teachings.
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A Buddhist response to religious fundamentalism
A reflection on the similarities shared by fundamentalists and techniques for working with our judgmental…
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A long obedience
Exodus isn't just about liberation from slavery, it's also about rebinding. Just laws, or taking…
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Cultivating compassion in a violent world
Applying the ancient wisdom of a Buddhist philosophical text to bring compassion to situations of…
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Ethical principles cannot be compromised
An interview on materialism and consumption in the modern world that disregard long term happiness.
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Ethical conduct in modern times
Applying the Buddha´s teaching to modern times. Answers to some of the daily issues of…
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Religious diversity and religious harmony
Speaking with people of differing religious beliefs gives us the chance to grow. How do…
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Exploring world religions and Buddhism
Recommended reading exploring different religious traditions as they relate to Buddhism.
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Dharma masala
Growing up amongst Christian and Hindu influences, eventually becoming Buddhist. Reflections on culture and religion.
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Islamic-Buddhist dialogue
Meetings with Muslim leaders around the world for the purpose of broadening understanding between Buddhists…
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In the land of identities
What is identity? Past experience does not have to determine what we do now. Examining…
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The meeting of Sri Lankan and Tibetan monks
Theravada and Mahayana leaders exchanging ideas in Dharamsala, 1990.
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Are Buddhists ambitious?
Ambition and the Buddhist path. Distinguishing between postive and negative ambition.
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