social engagement
Teachings on how to respond to contemporary social issues with a compassionate motivation and wisdom.
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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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Venerable Thubten Chodron 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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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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Wisdom in difficult times
How Nagarjuna's advice to a leader is still relevant for leaders in modern times including,…
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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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