The importance of ethical conduct, the second Jewel of the aryas, and how hurting others hurts us too.
The seven jewels of the aryas: Ethical conduct
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Finding inspiration in the qualities of Medicine Buddha
How the physical features of the Medicine Buddha illustrate his qualities and how they inspire us to develop those qualities. Guided Medicine Buddha meditation.
Chapter 7: Verses 59-76
Cultivating the far-reaching practice of joyous effort brings joy to dharma practice and is a cause for accomplishing our goals in this life and future lives.
Right speech in an age of fake news
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 three higher trainings and the eight fold path
The three higher trainings—ethics, concentration and wisdom—are explained with the practices of the eightfold noble path, which are subsumed under the three.
Ethical ways to meet our needs
There are many ways that we can meet our needs in this life. Some are more in accord with the Dharma than others.
Compassion in living and dying
How to live and die with compassion.
Practical ethics: Part 2
Explanation of Nagarjuna’s twenty-verse prayer to do daily.
Practical ethics: Part 1
A reading and commentary from the book “Practical Ethics and Profound Emptiness.”
Facing an ethical crisis
Venerable Thubten Samten leads a review on the first few chapters, focusing on how to practice in the face of an ethical crisis.