social engagement
Teachings on how to respond to contemporary social issues with a compassionate motivation and wisdom.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Consumerism and the environment
Continuing Chapter 12, covering the sections "Consumerism and the Environment," "The World of Business and…
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Engaged Buddhism and political involvement
Continuing Chapter 12, covering the sections “Using Diverse Methods to Benefit Others” and “Engaged Buddhism…
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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: September 2019
The state of Washington is active in preventing suicide deaths. Venerable Chodron shares information on…
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Buddhism and social engagement
Venerable Thubten Chodron on attaining a balance between study, meditation, and social service.
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The pagoda project: An update
An update on the meditation pagoda constructed by the Buddhist study group at a corrections…
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Disagreement and conflict
Teaching on the six roots of dispute, and the principle of 'survival of the most…
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Sravasti Abbey Monastics Purpose of a monastery
A discussion on ways in which the structure of monastery life serves to transform our…
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Kenneth Mondal 
Social action and interfaith dialogue
Ways in which we can put our meditations on equanimity into practice to benefit others.
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Kyabje Ling Rinpoche Where cultural identity and interdependence connect
A talk about social harmony and individual happiness through compassion and loving kindness.
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Practice, study, and offer service
Each of us needs to find the right combination of study, practice, and service that…
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Twenty-first century Buddhists
Covering the Prologue by His Holiness on what it means to be a 21st Century…
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