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Teachings on the mental affliction of depression, including its causes and antidotes.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron The social impact of gun violence
Keeping a calm and compassionate mind in the wake of George Zimmerman's acquittal.
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Third and fourth noble truths
The remaining eight aspects of the third and fourth noble truths of true cessations and…
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The silver lining
Finding hope in positive developments that have emerged in America since the Boston Marathon tragedy.
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The golden rule
In the wake of the Boston Marathon tragedy, interfaith perspectives on turning away from hate…
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Compassion and kindness in the face of terrorism
A three-part series of talks on cultivating compassion, kindness and forgiveness for perpetrators in the…
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Compassion and social engagement
How one can be fully engaged supporting a cause one believes in, yet keep a…
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A letter from a listener
A listener and student expresses his view on the current gun situation in America.
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Can a gun really protect you?
Can a gun kept at home protect one? Statistics and testimonies related to gun ownership.
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Faith leaders united against gun violence
A four-part series of talks based on shocking statistics and testimonies against gun violence in…
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The power of remedial action
Description of the different visualizations in the Vajrasattva practice that purify our negativities.
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Safety or guns?
Reflections from a Dharma perspective and a call for civic engagement in response to the…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Hope after the Sandy Hook school shooting
Working with difficult emotions and cultivating compassion in response to the shooting at Sandy Hook…
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