social engagement
Teachings on how to respond to contemporary social issues with a compassionate motivation and wisdom.
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Verse 105: The excellent action
Rejoicing to dispel the jealous mind and create skies of merit!
View PostA prison visit on “Buddha Day”
Venerable Thubten Jigme describes her experience celebrating "Buddha Day" with those at Coyote Ridge Correctional…
View PostInner peace, world peace
How freeing the mind from destructive emotions can change the world.
View PostAdvice for Dharma practice
A question and answer session covering topics such as social conformity, guilt and regret, dealing…
View PostThe de facto clause
Due to government fear that he will re-offend, an incarcerated person is held under civil…
View PostOur common bond
When our enthusiasm for the Dhamma is guided by love, compassion, joy, and equanimity, we…
View PostMoving toward compassion
The obstacles that we experience when cultivating compassion and how to overcome them.
View PostHealing with love and compassion
Counteracting the self-centered, self-grasping mind and confronting the emotional problems of this life through love…
View PostThe mark of a successful life
Shows the different criteria that influence one's choice of profession and activities.
View PostTobacco, firearms and food
Shares a New York Times opinion piece by Mark Bittman, and encourages us to reflect…
View PostLearning to forgive
The meaning of forgiveness, letting go of anger, working with our expectations, letting go of…
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