social engagement
Teachings on how to respond to contemporary social issues with a compassionate motivation and wisdom.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Was the Buddha an activist?
A commentary on verses from “Precious Garland” describes how a government based on Dharma principles…
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Fortitude and religious intolerance
Teaching on responding to religious intolerance and hate with fortitude and compassion
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama How to be a Buddhist in today’s world
His Holiness the Dalai Lama offers practical advice on putting our religious and spiritual values…
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Peace practices: Changing the world from the inside out
Creating a peaceful society starts with changing our own heart and mind. It starts inside…
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Kenneth Mondal A meaningful life
After a lifetime of looking for meaning in life, a student turns to the Dharma…
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Venerable Thubten Nyima Buddhist Advice for Ruling a Kingdom
As Nagarjuna explained 2000 years ago, it is possible, and indeed auspicious, to base governmental…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Meditation in a psychiatric hospital setting
The benefits of meditation in a psychiatric hospital setting.
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So, now what?
Can practicing the Dharma help with how we are feeling about the recent election? A…
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Finding hope after a loved one’s suicide
A moving letter and poem from an incarcerated person grieving his cousin's suicide.
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Returning the United States to democracy and civility
Responding to the topic of an upcoming panel discussion at North Idaho College on civil…
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Respect for common American values
A reflection on the controversy around athletes' recent protests of the killings of black men.
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Supporting a suicidal person
More on how to support someone who is suicidal, in line with National Suicide Prevention…
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