- Should Buddhists Be Activists? (A 2,500-Year-Old Debate)
Is the Buddhist Path one of political engagement and activism, or one of disengagement and quietism? We'll look at some proponents of both views, then turn to how the early texts frame the issue.
- The Deeper Freedom in Buddhist Renunciation
When we think of renunciation we often think in terms of giving up material things. But there's more to it than that. We'll look at this deeper aspect to renunciation practice, as well as a couple of key mistakes people make when…
- The Buddha's Lessons on Skillful Communication
Communication is a critical life skill, particularly in the contemporary world of 24/7 social media. We'll look at what the Buddha had to say about skillful speech and apply it to communication more broadly. We will also look at examples…