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The University Buddhist Association of UCLA is an organization of students, faculty, and community members who come together to learn about and practice Buddhism. We're a non-sectarian Buddhist group that welcomes all Buddhists and non-Buddhist of all faiths and traditions. If you're interested in learning more about the UCLA Buddhist community, please come to our meetings.When: Every Tuesday, 5:30 - 7:00pmWhere: University Catholic Center 633 Gayley Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024If you have any questions, please contact us at uba.ucla.online@gmail.com.
Similarities between Darwinism and Buddhism
From
National Geographic News:
Charles Darwin probably didn't know it, but he held views on human empathy that mirror Buddhist beliefs, says a pioneer in decoding facial expressions. Based on his interactions with foreign cultures, Darwin came to define empathy as a desire to end someone's suffering to assuage one's own discomfort. Buddhist teachings also see empathy as a somewhat selfish motivation, but one that the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, calls the "seed of compassion."
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