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Engaged Buddhism

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Applying the insights from meditation practice and dharma teachings to situations of social, political, environmental, and economic suffering and injustice. Contributions are offered by individual teachers, and organizations such as Buddhists for Racial Justice.

2015-02-04 Sangha - Exploring our belonging and kinship 42:13
Ruth King	Download Listen
In this talk we explore the "relative" reality of kinship - patterns that harm (blindness, silence, and sameness) and mindful practices that heal and bridge separation.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2015-06-17 Beloved Community 53:27
Tara Brach	Download Listen
Martin Luther King’s term, “Beloved Community,” points to our potential for living together with love, justice and respect. This talk explores the often hidden expressions of racism that fuel separation and violence, and pathways toward healing and freeing our collective hearts.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2015-01-16 On the Path of the Beautiful and Beloved Community 63:29
Larry Yang	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Metta

2015-05-05 Reclamation of the Sacred 60:33
Thanissara	Download Listen
Recognizing causes of collective dislocation. Naming colonial devastation. Way of the tender heart.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Sacred Tenderness: Exploring the Energies of Our Hearts

2014-10-05 Mindfulness and Climate Action 5:47:04

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This series of five conversations with dharma teachers was held October 5 through November 3, 2014.

Attached Files:

Mindfulness and Climate Action Background Paper by Kritee Kanko and Lou Leonard (PDF)