Nov 21, 2017
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The Second Precept: Generosity
A fresh perspective on the second precept - moving beyond not stealing to cultivating an…
View PostThe First Precept: Reverence for Life
A fresh perspective on the first Buddhist lay precept - promoting nonviolence and protecting life.
View PostThe Five Wonderful Precepts: Introduction
Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh argues eloquently for the relevance of Buddhist ethics in contemporary…
View PostAmitabha practice: Refuge visualization
A description of the refuge visualization for the Amitabha Buddha practice.
View PostChapter 15: Tantra and conclusion
Finishing up Chapter 15 on tantra and ending the course with the book’s conclusion.
View PostThe eight pillars of joy
Venerable Thubten Nyima shares the wisdom of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond…
View PostChapter 14-15: Buddha nature in Chan Buddhism
Conclusion of the teaching on buddha nature in Chan Buddhism and the beginning of Chapter…
View PostChapter 14: Buddha nature in the Mind-Only school
Continuing the teaching on buddha nature, according to the Mind-Only school (Scriptural Proponents).
View PostChapter 14: Perspectives on buddha nature
Continuing the teachings on buddha nature according to different Buddhist traditions.
View PostChapter 13: Perfections unique to the Pali tradition
The perfections, focusing on those unique to the Pali Tradition: truthfulness, love and equanimity.
View PostChapter 13: More on the perfections
The perfections of fortitude, joyous effort, meditative stabilization, and wisdom.
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