Buddhist Worldview
An overview of core Buddhist concepts: the four truths of the aryas, rebirth, karma, refuge, and more.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron “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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Chapter 15: Tantra and conclusion
Finishing up Chapter 15 on tantra and ending the course with the book’s conclusion.
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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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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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Chapter 14: Perspectives on buddha nature
Continuing the teachings on buddha nature according to different Buddhist traditions.
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