social engagement
Teachings on how to respond to contemporary social issues with a compassionate motivation and wisdom.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Q & A with the Heart of Tibetan Language class
A Q & A session exploring Dharma in daily life, advice for dealing with afflictions…
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Freedom behind bars
Inspiring stories and reflections on the Prison Dharma Outreach program.
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Through the lens of non-violence
Why embracing non-violence is the key to peace in society.
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Jean Risman - Apr 4, 2025
Jean Risman Dharma medicine for these times
Cultivating compassion in politically turbulent times.
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Compassion in our country
How harming others is actually harming ourselves and the importance of compassion.
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Compassion for peace in schools
How schoolteachers can bring compassion into the classroom.
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Harmonizing criminal defendants’ imbalanced si...
An interview with a defense lawyer about Buddhism and inmates.
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Twelve ways to apply compassion in society
How to apply compassion to improve areas of common concern in society.
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Zhiwa Woodbury Climate grief and resilience
Work to return bison to grasslands in the western US and reasons to be optimistic…
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Our identity crisis
How social media is affecting personal identities plus personal experiences with identity.
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Compassion in action: a life of service
Reflections on being part of the first generation of Western monastics and what it means…
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Dharma in prison: Learning more than teaching
An interview with Dr. Fleet Maull from the Prison Mindfulness Institute about sharing the Buddha's…
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