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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Venerable Thubten Chodron Creating habits for happiness
How to establish daily habits at home and at work that will lead to greater…
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Spiritual confidence in the workplace
What it means to integrate spirituality with work including our motivation to work, keeping ethical…
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How to practice Dharma: a talk for youth and parents
Relating Buddhist teaching and practice to issues faced by teens and parents—becoming the person you…
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Science and gender equality
Covering the sections in Chapter 12, “Science” and “Gender Equality."
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Consumerism and the environment
Continuing Chapter 12, covering the sections "Consumerism and the Environment," "The World of Business and…
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Engaged Buddhism and political involvement
Continuing Chapter 12, covering the sections “Using Diverse Methods to Benefit Others” and “Engaged Buddhism…
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Willingness to undergo hardship
Finishing Chapter 11, by covering the sections “Willingness to Undergo Hardship,” “Keeping a Happy Mind,”…
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Creating the causes for happiness
Teaching on creating the causes for happiness, disadvantages of self-centered thought, and dependent arising.
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The importance of ethical conduct
Emphasizing the importance of ethical conduct to secure a precious human rebirth, and explaining the…
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Paths for spiritual development
Beginning Chapter 8 “A Systematic Approach” and covering the section “Paths for Spiritual Development” explaining…
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“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 35-42
Venerable Thubten Chodron covers verses 35-42 of Nagarjuna's "Letter to a Friend."
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