social engagement

Teachings on how to respond to contemporary social issues with a compassionate motivation and wisdom.

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Healing after a Suicide

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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Why Study Buddhism?

Buddhism and social engagement

Venerable Thubten Chodron on attaining a balance between study, meditation, and social service.

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Prayer flags and a rose garden in the courtyard of a prison.
Prison Dharma

The pagoda project: An update

An update on the meditation pagoda constructed by the Buddhist study group at a corrections…

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

Disagreement and conflict

Teaching on the six roots of dispute, and the principle of 'survival of the most…

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Life at Sravasti Abbey

Purpose of a monastery

A discussion on ways in which the structure of monastery life serves to transform our…

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Ken Mondale at the Abbey setting up an altar with a fellow practitioner.
On Working with Afflictions

The fixer

There is little we can do to correct injustice in the world if our minds…

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to a large crowd at a teaching.
Interfaith Dialogue

Social action and interfaith dialogue

Ways in which we can put our meditations on equanimity into practice to benefit others.

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Dharma in Daily Life

Where cultural identity and interdependence connect

A talk about social harmony and individual happiness through compassion and loving kindness.

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New to Buddhism

Practice, study, and offer service

Each of us needs to find the right combination of study, practice, and service that…

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Group photo from teachings at Phendeling Center.
Nagarjuna’s Precious Garland

Instructions for enhancing the collection of merit

Specific ways to create merit by benefiting others with a compassionate attitude. How Nagarjuna's advice…

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Nagarjuna’s Precious Garland

Wisdom in difficult times

How Nagarjuna's advice to a leader is still relevant for leaders in modern times including,…

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