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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Intent and purpose of monastic life

Explaining difference between the existence of the Dharma and the flourishing of the Dharma, as…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Recollecting the Three Jewels

Discussing the practice of the six recollections, according to the Sanskrit and Pali traditions.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Review of the 18 unshared qualities

Reviewing the eighteen unshared qualities by discussing what actions we’re doing now that may contribute…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

The reasons for taking refuge

Reviewing the reasons for taking refuge and the Perfection Vehicle’s Buddha Jewel.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Higher ethical codes and making mistakes

Explaining the ethical conduct for Bodhisattva and Tantric practitioners found in the Mahayana tradition, completing…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Intoxicants and celibacy

Explaining the two precepts westerners have the most difficulty with—taking intoxicants and unwise or unkind…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Benefits of practicing the Pratimoksha

Explaining the different Vinaya schools, also how the practice of Vinaya and having limits helps…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

The Pratimoksha ethical code

Explaining the Pratimoksha ethical code, for lay practitioners and monastics, continuing the teaching from Chapter…

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