ethical conduct
Teachings on ethical conduct, a fundamental Buddhist practice that is based on avoiding harmful actions and engaging in constructive actions.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Life worth living
Exploring what it means to live a good life from a Buddhist perspective.
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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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Venerable Thubten Samten Recollecting the Three Jewels
Discussing the practice of the six recollections, according to the Sanskrit and Pali traditions.
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Leadership is not an identity, it’s a role
A discussion on leadership and ethics from a Buddhist viewpoint.
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Venerable Tenzin Tsepal The reasons for taking refuge
Reviewing the reasons for taking refuge and the Perfection Vehicle’s Buddha Jewel.
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Venerable Sangye Khadro 
The value of the monastic community
Explaining the value of the monastic community, commencing teaching from Chapter 5.
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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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Intoxicants and celibacy
Explaining the two precepts westerners have the most difficulty with—taking intoxicants and unwise or unkind…
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Benefits of practicing the Pratimoksha
Explaining the different Vinaya schools, also how the practice of Vinaya and having limits helps…
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