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The ethical conduct of restraining from nonvirtue
Practicing the first of the three types of ethical conduct.
View PostThe importance of a teacher
Explaining the qualities of a spiritual mentor, continuing the teaching from Chapter 4.
View PostWhy do Buddhists bow and other questions on practice
Answers to questions on Buddhist practice.
View PostThe practices of bodhisattvas—four types of generosity
Four types of generosity based on what is being given.
View PostThe practices of bodhisattvas—the six perfections
The necessity of practicing the six perfections.
View PostTransforming knowledge into action
How to put the teachings in to practice to transform the mind.
View PostDisconnect to connect
How we can disconnect from attachment and connect to positive qualities.
View PostHow to explain the Dharma
Continuing teaching from Chapter 3, explaining the benefits of teaching the dharma and the proper…
View PostMeditation on compassion as the antidote to the crit...
A guided meditation on replacing a judgmental attitude with compassion.
View PostThe power of compassion, part 4
Developing bodhicitta through equalizing and exchanging self and others.
View PostCompassion as the antidote to the critical, judgment...
Using compassion to counteract a judgemental attitude.
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