Dharma in Action
The real meaning of Dharma practice is to transform our minds. The rubber meets the road when we get off the cushion and live our practice in daily life.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron True liberty for all beings
A discussion about two emails related to Thanksgiving, one on compassion for animals, and the…
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Heather Mack Duchscher In the face of violence
Two students respond to the recent acts of terrorism and their aftermath.
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Too precious to lose
A call for compassion for the young perpetrators of terrorist acts in France.
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi A prayer for the world
A look at the attacks in Paris in the context of violence around the world.
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Kenneth Mondal What brought me to Buddhism
Ken reflects on the causes and conditions that led him to become a Buddhist.
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Love does no harm
How to practice harmlessness and love through good ethical conduct, especially in terms of our…
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My big fat self-centered attitude
A student's self-centered attitude changes to compassion.
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Venerable Thubten Jampa Welcoming refugees
Bringing a positive outlook to the situation of refugees in Europe, seeing it as an…
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Living without fear
Reflections on working with prejudice against immigrants happening worldwide, and the different forms of violence…
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An open-hearted life: The meaning of compassion
Examining the meaning of compassion from the perspective of Buddhism and psychology with co-authors Venerable…
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Cultivating peace from the inside out
How to generate sustainable compassion for social engagement.
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