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 How to be a 21st Century Buddhist
The qualities and attitudes that will benefit us as we practice the Buddha's ancient teachings…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Prison pagoda of loving kindness
Members of a prison Dharma group make their vision of a stupa a reality.
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Prison volunteer workshop
A discussion of techniques and practices to benefit incarcerated people. How to establish trust and…
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Connecting with those we disagree with
Looking at the ways we can open our heart and connect with someone for whom…
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Compassion and social action
How we can increase our concern for others and put it in to action in…
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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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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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