286: Meeting the Needs of the World - A Summary

Day two of the 2016 Triratna International Council - a strong one, looking at the deep challenges for contemporary Buddhists who want to meet the needs of a suffering world head on. Karmavajra from India, Parami from Scotland, and Viriyakirti from Mexico join Dassini and Candradasa to recap an absorbing, stimulating day. Climate change, diversity and racial bias, the Dharma as an effective antidote to suffering in India, and Buddhist recovery are amongst the topics of the day. Along with a good dose of late night laughter and evocations of how Buddhist practice can help in the face of it all...For more: www.thebuddhistcentre.com/internationalcouncil #climatechange #climate #diversity #racism #suffering #Buddhism #Buddhist #Dharma #Triratna #community #compassion