Why it’s important to be loyal to the truth in an era of fake news and alternative facts. How to practice the teachings on right speech and speak beneficially.
The world was vastly different during the Buddha’s time, but we continue to deal with the same mental afflictions. How do we apply the Buddha’s teachings on ethical conduct in the modern world?
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The world was vastly different during the Buddha’s time, but we continue to deal with the same mental afflictions. How do we apply the Buddha’s teachings on ethical conduct in the modern world?
Practical ethics and leadership
The first of two talks based on Nagarjuna’s Precious Garland of Advice for a King given at Maitripa College in Portland, Oregon.
Practical ethics from Nagarjuna
Advice and discussion about governing and leadership, Buddhist activism, and compassion towards prisoners.
Developing our inner moral compass
The value of turning inwards and calming the mind before engaging in social action.
Morality in a modern world
In the modern age, technology enables more ways to engage in the ten paths of non-virtue. We can use the Dharma to avoid such negativities and practice virtue.
Reversing selfishness
Thoughts on David Brooks’ “The Power of Altruism,” emphasizing how we can get in touch with our innate goodness.
Survival of the most cooperative
Reflections on David Brooks’ “New York Times” article on the power of altruism.
A long obedience
Exodus isn’t just about liberation from slavery, it’s also about rebinding. Just laws, or taking precepts, keep us from doing things we don’t want to do anyway.
Cultivating compassion in a violent world
Applying the ancient wisdom of a Buddhist philosophical text to bring compassion to situations of violence in the modern world.
Ethical principles cannot be compromised
An interview on materialism and consumption in the modern world that disregard long term happiness.
