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 Healing from a war
Reflections on a Time Magazine article on how more U.S. soldiers have died by suicide…
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A balanced mind in an election year
Cultivating equanimity towards people whose political views we disagree with.
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Dealing with violent acts
Sharing some perspectives from listeners on how to deal with the emotional responses to mass…
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Fear and apathy in response to mass shootings
Instead of letting fear overcome us, we have to go about living our lives. But…
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Sadness and anger in response to mass shootings
Working with the sadness and anger in response to mass shootings. How to generate compassion…
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Kenneth Mondal 
Notes on preparing for a loved one’s death
What we can do to support loved ones through the dying process, at the time…
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Mary Grace Lentz Practicing with what’s in front of you
When we are faced with caring for loved ones who are ill and suffering, practicing…
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Should Buddhists vote?
How can we participate in shaping our society without allowing attachment and anger to arise…
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Cheri Langston 
A second chance for juvenile offenders
Rejoicing in the United States Supreme Court's decision to bar life-without-parole sentences for juvenile offenders.
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