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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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Entrance to the Buddhist path

Commencing teaching from Volume 4, "Following in the Buddha's Footsteps", providing an overview of the…

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Ethics in the Modern World

What is Happiness? (Part 1)

Happiness is a result of acting in an ethical way and living with compassion.

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Ethics in the Modern World

What is Happiness? (Part 2)

As our scientific knowledge advances, it's important to keep ethical conduct as our focus.

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Ethics in the Modern World

What is Happiness? (Part 3)

Happiness comes from our perspective, not from external sense objects or people.

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Stages of the Path

Common precepts related to the Three Jewels

How to practice the 6 common guidelines related to all three objects of refuge.

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Stages of the Path

Three types of persons

Explaining the three levels of practitioners and the reasons for the gradual stages, teaching from…

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Ethics in the Modern World

Buddhist ethics in the age of technology

A discussion on how developers can integrate core Buddhist teachings into the design of technology…

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Stages of the Path

Reliance on a teacher

Explaining the benefits of reliance and the faults of improper reliance in relation to the…

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