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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The Six Perfections

Three kinds of ethical conduct

Three kinds of ethical conduct and eleven groups of people to benefit when we can.

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The Six Perfections

We have the power to change

By taking responsibility for our ethical conduct, we can transform our lives and benefit others.

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Parting from the Four Clingings

Keeping a long-term perspective

It's critical that we keep a long-term motivation instead of the happiness of this life…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Review of the benefits of monastic precepts

Reviewing the second half of Chapter 4, covering benefits of keeping Pratimoksha vows, avoiding intoxicants,…

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Ethics in the Modern World

Cultivating inner peace

How transforming our mind enables us to create peace in a chaotic world.

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21st Century Buddhists

Bringing Dharma to the West in the 21st century

Questions about the function of Dharma communities and how lay people and monastics can support…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Higher training in ethical conduct

Questioning why we engage in ethical conduct, and reviewing the first three sections in Chapter…

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Ethics in the Modern World

Buddhist Monastic Experience

How Tibetan Buddhism can help modern people live ethically and with compassion.

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Dharma Poetry

My birthday gift

A monastic shares his insights from a life review as he turns forty.

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