social engagement
Teachings on how to respond to contemporary social issues with a compassionate motivation and wisdom.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Verse 105: The excellent action
Rejoicing to dispel the jealous mind and create skies of merit!
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Venerable Thubten Jigme A prison visit on “Buddha Day”
Venerable Thubten Jigme describes her experience celebrating "Buddha Day" with those at Coyote Ridge Correctional…
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Inner peace, world peace
How freeing the mind from destructive emotions can change the world.
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Advice for Dharma practice
A question and answer session covering topics such as social conformity, guilt and regret, dealing…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi 
Incarcerated people The de facto clause
Due to government fear that he will re-offend, an incarcerated person is held under civil…
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Bhante Henepola Gunaratana - Oct 3, 2014
Bhante Henepola Gunaratana Our common bond
When our enthusiasm for the Dhamma is guided by love, compassion, joy, and equanimity, we…
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Dr. Russell Kolts
- Jun 9, 2014
Moving toward compassion
The obstacles that we experience when cultivating compassion and how to overcome them.
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Healing with love and compassion
Counteracting the self-centered, self-grasping mind and confronting the emotional problems of this life through love…
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The mark of a successful life
Shows the different criteria that influence one's choice of profession and activities.
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Tobacco, firearms and food
Shares a New York Times opinion piece by Mark Bittman, and encourages us to reflect…
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