Refuge in the Three Jewels
The Buddhist perspective on faith and how to cultivate a sense of confidence in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.
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Refuge Resource Book
A collection of articles compiled by Venerable Thubten Chodron as a resource for preparing to take or renew one’s refuge and precepts.
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Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps
Volume 4 of The Library of Wisdom and Compassion delves into the core of Buddhist practice: the Three Jewels and the three higher trainings of ethical conduct, concentration and wisdom.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Taking refuge and the meaning of the Three Jewels
Explanation of the causes for taking refuge and the qualities of the Three Jewels.
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Online teaching resources
A compilation of the teachings of Venerable Thubten Chodron on taking refuge in the Three…
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Refuge and precept discussion questions
Topics for discussion regarding taking refuge in the Three Jewels and the five lay precepts.
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“Five Faultless Gifts” and “Five B...
The benefits of the five precepts according to the Buddhist scriptures.
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Thanissaro Bhikkhu The healing power of the precepts
Taking precepts can act as an antidote to low self-esteem, regret, and denial, which block…
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Thich Nhat Hanh The Fifth Precept: Diet for a Mindful Society
A fresh perspective on the fifth Buddhist lay precept - going beyond abstaining from intoxicants…
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The Fourth Precept: Deep Listening and Loving Speech
A fresh perspective on the fourth Buddhist lay precept - speech that heals and promotes…
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The Third Precept: Sexual Responsibility
A fresh perspective on the third Buddhist lay precept - healing ourselves and our society…
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The Second Precept: Generosity
A fresh perspective on the second precept - moving beyond not stealing to cultivating an…
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The First Precept: Reverence for Life
A fresh perspective on the first Buddhist lay precept - promoting nonviolence and protecting life.
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The Five Wonderful Precepts: Introduction
Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh argues eloquently for the relevance of Buddhist ethics in contemporary…
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Karma and your life: Taking refuge and precepts
The meaning of taking refuge in the Three Jewels and taking precepts. How to keep…
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