social engagement
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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 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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Venerable Thubten Chodron 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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- 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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A Christmas gift in prison
A person with very little practices generosity in prison on Christmas Day and brings joy…
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Karma, confusion and clarity
A prison chaplain reflects on the difficulty of working with incarcerated people and the homeless.
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Just another day at work
A prison chaplain recounts how she was mistaken for a prison escapee while at work.
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Valentine’s Day at Oregon State Prison
Accompanying Venerable Chodron and watching her talk to incarcerated people helps to see their qualities…
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