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Engaged Buddhism with Ven. Gyalten Lekden
Engaged Buddhism with Ven. Gyalten Lekden
Engaged Buddhism with Ven. Gyalten Lekden
Tuesday 29th June 2021
Ven. Gyalten Lekden explores Engaged Buddhism on 'A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment', discussing how to address social issues through compassion.
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Get the buttons here!Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Gyalten Lekden on Tackling Social Issues Through Compassion
If we're to be on a spiritual path and being of the world- and in the world, as you said, is not mutually exclusive or contradictory, what is your advice to buddhists at this point of time in history, with all of those issues for Buddhist centers, for Buddhist individuals, what's your advice?
What if Buddhism could help solve some of today's most pressing social issues? In this episode of 'A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment', host Scott Snibbe sits down with Buddhist monk Ven. Gyalten Lekden to discuss the concept of Engaged Buddhism. This isn't just about sitting on a cushion and meditating; it's about using Buddhist principles to actively address social injustices, gender inequality, climate change, and racism. Ven.
Gyalten Lekden shares how techniques like analytical meditation and merit can foster compassion and drive real-world change. He emphasizes the importance of facing uncomfortable truths and taking small, daily steps to improve ourselves and the world around us. The episode wraps up with a guided meditation aimed at generating Bodhicitta, the altruistic wish for others to be free from suffering.
Whether you're new to Buddhism or a seasoned practitioner, this conversation offers valuable insights into how you can apply Buddhist teachings to make a positive impact in your community.