Written by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, these verses pay tribute to the ethical discipline of the Prātimokṣa vows.
The Joy of Monastic Discipline
Tag Archives | ethical conduct
“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 20-26
The far-reaching attitudes of joyous effort and concentration.
“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 15-19
The perfection of fortitude.
Ethical conduct and karma
How our behavior has effects for ourselves and others. Collective karma and the groups we belong to.
Benefiting others starts with motivation
How the Buddhist approach to benefiting others starts with motivation. Working with the mind to habituate virtuous motivations.
The two collections prevent physical and mental suffering
Why we should not be discouraged about attaining awakening. How the collections of merit and wisdom counteract mental and physical suffering.
The nature of pleasure and pain
How to lead in a skillful way that benefits others. What is labeled pleasure is a actually the lessening of pain. How mental pleasure is conceptually created.
Leading with a compassionate motivation
Leading in a way that accords with Dharma principles. Suitable qualities of officials and appointees. Dealing compassionately with wrongdoers.
Spiritual advice on practical matters
Nagarjuna’s advice on practical matters from a Dharma perspective. How to maintain a virtuous motivation to guide everyday activities and interactions.
Wisdom in difficult times
How Nagarjuna’s advice to a leader is still relevant for leaders in modern times including, important qualities of leaders, social programs and prisons.
