Using the Buddha’s teachings to work with the mind and deal with contemporary issues including the pandemic, social unrest, the environment and equality.
Living the Buddha’s teachings in the 21st century
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Stinkin’ thinkin’
In this time of uncertainty, there is nothing more important than working on our own minds.
Faith based applications to gun violence prevention
A Christian pastor and Buddhist nun discuss gun violence prevention and promoting nonviolence from the perspective of their spiritual traditions.
Science and gender equality
Covering the sections in Chapter 12, “Science” and “Gender Equality.”
Consumerism and the environment
Continuing Chapter 12, covering the sections “Consumerism and the Environment,” “The World of Business and Finance,” and “Media and the Arts”.
Engaged Buddhism and political involvement
Continuing Chapter 12, covering the sections “Using Diverse Methods to Benefit Others” and “Engaged Buddhism and Political Involvement.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: September 2019
The state of Washington is active in preventing suicide deaths. Venerable Chodron shares information on what you can do.
Buddhism and social engagement
Venerable Thubten Chodron on attaining a balance between study, meditation, and social service.
The pagoda project: An update
An update on the meditation pagoda constructed by the Buddhist study group at a corrections center in Washington State.
Disagreement and conflict
Teaching on the six roots of dispute, and the principle of ‘survival of the most cooperative.’