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Ponlop Rinpoche on Mindfulness and Political Activism

Published: October 17, 2017 | By admin

Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche answers questions about maintaining mindfulness and a heartfelt motivation when engaging in politics or social activism. From dpr.info  ACTIVISM: WHAT IS OUR MOTIVATION? Q: Can activism succeed without conflict or confrontation? How can one view prevail? RINPOCHE:  We could say almost all of these movements have started with a good intention. Originally. Everything started […]

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One Common Thing – Mindful Activity

Published: October 28, 2013 | By admin

Working Together to Benefit Kids in Philly Earlier this year, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche asked Nalandabodhi sangha directors worldwide to work together on a project that would have an impact in our local communities. As Rinpoche put it, “it would be good to do one common thing.” That’s how the name of this initiative was born. It was decided to celebrate One Common Thing on Lhabab […]

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