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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Sexual misconduct, lying, and divisive speech
The four aspects of sexual misconduct, lying and divisive speech.
View PostThe four aspects of killing and stealing
What comprises a complete path of action of killing and stealing.
View PostMeditation on compassion and ethical living
A Guided meditation on the relation of ethics to compassion.
View PostEntrance to the Buddhist path
Commencing teaching from Volume 4, "Following in the Buddha's Footsteps", providing an overview of the…
View PostWhat is Happiness? (Part 1)
Happiness is a result of acting in an ethical way and living with compassion.
View PostWhat is Happiness? (Part 2)
As our scientific knowledge advances, it's important to keep ethical conduct as our focus.
View PostWhat is Happiness? (Part 3)
Happiness comes from our perspective, not from external sense objects or people.
View PostCommon precepts related to the Three Jewels
How to practice the 6 common guidelines related to all three objects of refuge.
View PostThree types of persons
Explaining the three levels of practitioners and the reasons for the gradual stages, teaching from…
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