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Teachings on how to respond to contemporary social issues with a compassionate motivation and wisdom.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Tailoring teachings to meet different needs
A discussion of how teachings vary across cultures and fulfill different needs.
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Compassion + Technology
How obsession with the latest technology hinders us from thinking about its negative impacts on…
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Calvin Malone 
Time, inspiration, and gratitude
Calvin is free after 27 years of incarceration. He reflects on how he met Buddhism…
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100,000 Bows Toward Full Awakening
A wide-ranging Q&A session on spiritual practice with two monks from Clear Mountain Monastery.
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Science and technology in service of society
Whatever innovations emerge in the fields of science and technology, our motivation and ethical conduct…
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The Foundation of Buddhist Practice
An overview of and short reading from "The Foundation of Buddhist Practice," Volume 2 of…
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Approaching the Buddhist Path
An overview of and short reading from "Approaching the Buddhist Path," Volume 1 of The…
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Caring for our only home
It is important to care for the environment we live in, not only for our…
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Life after the pandemic: It depends on us
A look at the effects of the pandemic on individuals and society, how people have…
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Living the Buddha’s teachings in the 21st century
Using the Buddha's teachings to work with the mind and deal with contemporary issues including…
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Kenneth Mondal Stinkin’ thinkin’
In this time of uncertainty, there is nothing more important than working on our own…
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