Engaged Buddhism
Responding to social issues and concerns as part of our Dharma practice.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Friend, enemy and stranger
Investigating how people become friends, enemies, and strangers; how the categories depend on our own…
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Look into your own mind
We should be careful when we want to judge others—especially based on religious views—and look…
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Hate is not conquered by hate
When we see a fault in others we should turn the mirror on ourselves, and…
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Honestly looking at our afflictions
It is important to be honest when we are looking at our own mind and…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Good practices: Ancient and emerging
How monastic communities are incorporating green practices into their daily living.
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Bringing the Dharma to the Middle East
A conversation on Buddha's teachings coming to Israel, developing daily and personal practices.
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Judgmental mind, kindness and compassion
Methods to develop love and compassion for others.
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Practices and rituals
Questions on rituals in Buddhist practice, right intention, right livelihood.
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Panic and fear
How attitudes and emotions affect the body and mind, causing stress. Advice for leading a…
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Cynicism, fear of change, responsibility
Questions on cynicism among young people, fear of change, taking responsibility.
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Motivated to not harm
Not harming, verbally or mentally. Questions on how we react to someone's misfortune and on…
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Activism with altruism
A retreat focused on watching the mind that is engaged in environmental activism.
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