Buddhist Worldview

An overview of core Buddhist concepts: the four truths of the aryas, rebirth, karma, refuge, and more.

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Head of a statue of the Buddha.
Refuge in the Three Jewels

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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Colorful harvest of carrots, onions and beets.
Refuge in the Three Jewels

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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Nun and layperson sitting together and talking.
Refuge in the Three Jewels

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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Silhouette of couple holding hands on the beach.
Refuge in the Three Jewels

The Third Precept: Sexual Responsibility

A fresh perspective on the third Buddhist lay precept - healing ourselves and our society…

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Venerable Chodron offering a gift to a student at the Abbey.
Refuge in the Three Jewels

The Second Precept: Generosity

A fresh perspective on the second precept - moving beyond not stealing to cultivating an…

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Adults hands holding a baby's feet.
Refuge in the Three Jewels

The First Precept: Reverence for Life

A fresh perspective on the first Buddhist lay precept - promoting nonviolence and protecting life.

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Group of lay students with Venerable Chodron after precept ceremony.
Refuge in the Three Jewels

The Five Wonderful Precepts: Introduction

Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh argues eloquently for the relevance of Buddhist ethics in contemporary…

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Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions

Chapter 15: Tantra and conclusion

Finishing up Chapter 15 on tantra and ending the course with the book’s conclusion.

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Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions

Chapter 14-15: Buddha nature in Chan Buddhism

Conclusion of the teaching on buddha nature in Chan Buddhism and the beginning of Chapter…

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Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions

Chapter 14: Buddha nature in the Mind-Only school

Continuing the teaching on buddha nature, according to the Mind-Only school (Scriptural Proponents).

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