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Open Heart, Clear Mind study guide
Study guide to the book Open Heart, Clear Mind, a foundational and profound introduction to the Buddha’s teachings.
Buddhist religious practitioners should serve as society’s conscience
In an interview with Dharma Drum, Venerable Chodron explains how the monastics of Sravasti Abbey engage with political and social issues.
佛教宗教師應扮演社會良知
卻准法師於法鼓山的採訪中解釋舍衛精舍的僧團如何進行社交和政治問題上的參與。
The seven jewels of the aryas: Ethical conduct
The importance of ethical conduct, the second Jewel of the aryas, and how hurting others hurts us too.
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.