A college student in the United States considers how a Buddhist approach to economics could bring about a more caring, equitable society.
A college student in the United States considers a Buddhist perspective on what it takes to achieve a just and compassionate society
A college student in the United States considers how AI de-biasing, reframed through Buddhist concepts of collective intention, might offer a path toward more equitable outcomes.
A college student in the US explores contemplative creativity founded in compassion and undertaken as an practice of resistance to an oppressive status quo.
Beginner’s Mind is a special project collecting insightful essays written by US college students who have attended experiential-learning courses related to Buddhism. Some of the authors
A college student in the US explores the principles of Buddhist economics and its implications for individuals and for society at large
A US college student considers the significance and implications of Buddhist practice and social engagement
A US college student examines her experiences with Buddhist thought through the lens of her background as a Muslim and a student of comparative religion
A college student in the US reflects on her first encounter with the Buddhdharma
A US college student considers the role of religious literacy in the 21st century
A college student in the US examines her relationship with activism and Buddhism, and understanding engaged Buddhism as a form of practice
A US college student shares about her early encounters with Buddhism and how she is engaging with what she has learned
