social engagement
Teachings on how to respond to contemporary social issues with a compassionate motivation and wisdom.
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Cheri Langston 
Venerable Thubten Chodron A second chance for juvenile offenders
Rejoicing in the United States Supreme Court's decision to bar life-without-parole sentences for juvenile offenders.
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Celebrating the Buddha in prison
Abbey residents attend the Buddhist group's event and interact with incarcerated people.
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Bon - Aug 27, 2011
Bon A bodhisattva’s determination
Sustaining joyous effort on others' behalf during challenging situations.
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An afternoon in prison
Venerable Jigme rejoices the dharma practice by group of incarcerated people.
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Zopa Herron Practicing the six perfections
Members of a Buddhist group in Spokane, Washington, practice the six far-reaching attitudes.
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Nelson Mandela
- Jun 18, 2011
Nelson Mandela’s advice
Nelson Mandela's advice for those who are facing incarceration.
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Reverend Kalen McAllister Prisons of the mind
A person in prison relates how he feels more free than those outside who are…
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The life of Venerable Sek Fatt Kuan: compassion in a...
Through the force of her compassion, a Buddhist nun overcomes difficulties to establish a home…
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Author's name withheld on request
- Jun 18, 2011
Working in a jail
A jail employee writes about how he works with incarcerated people and families with an…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Bringing compassion to prison
A meeting of community volunteers, including Venerable Chodron, discuss compassion-based approaches to help incarcerated people…
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A gift: an incarcerated person lets go of anger
How a person in prison stopped himself from creating great harm.
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