Covering the Prologue by His Holiness on what it means to be a 21st Century Buddhist and starting the Preface, which lays out the history and purpose.
Twenty-first century Buddhists
Tag Archives | social engagement
Instructions for enhancing the collection of merit
Specific ways to create merit by benefiting others with a compassionate attitude. How Nagarjuna’s advice for compassionate governing is still relevant today.
Wisdom in difficult times
How Nagarjuna’s advice to a leader is still relevant for leaders in modern times including, important qualities of leaders, social programs and prisons.
Was the Buddha an activist?
A commentary on verses from “Precious Garland” describes how a government based on Dharma principles and compassion would operate and benefit society.
Fortitude and religious intolerance
Teaching on responding to religious intolerance and hate with fortitude and compassion
How to be a Buddhist in today’s world
His Holiness the Dalai Lama offers practical advice on putting our religious and spiritual values into practice in the modern world.
Peace practices: Changing the world from the inside out
Creating a peaceful society starts with changing our own heart and mind. It starts inside and spreads outward to others, supporting others in creating peace.
A meaningful life
After a lifetime of looking for meaning in life, a student turns to the Dharma as the best way to help others.
Buddhist Advice for Ruling a Kingdom
As Nagarjuna explained 2000 years ago, it is possible, and indeed auspicious, to base governmental policy on the Dharma.
Meditation in a psychiatric hospital setting
The benefits of meditation in a psychiatric hospital setting.
