social engagement
Teachings on how to respond to contemporary social issues with a compassionate motivation and wisdom.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Prison volunteer workshop
A discussion of techniques and practices to benefit incarcerated people. How to establish trust and…
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Compassion and social action
How we can increase our concern for others and put it in to action in…
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True liberty for all beings
A discussion about two emails related to Thanksgiving, one on compassion for animals, and the…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Too precious to lose
A call for compassion for the young perpetrators of terrorist acts in France.
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi A prayer for the world
A look at the attacks in Paris in the context of violence around the world.
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The Challenges and Joys of Monastic Life
Rejoicing in the 21st Western Buddhist Monastic Gathering, which was hosted by Sravasti Abbey for…
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Cultivating peace from the inside out
How to generate sustainable compassion for social engagement.
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White privilege
Responding to a student's request to speak about race in America and how to be…
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Transforming anger into compassion
Anger isn't subdued by rearranging the world and the beings in it, but through internal…
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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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