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 Right speech in an age of fake news
Why it’s important to be loyal to the truth in an era of fake news…
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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…
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Venerable Thubten Ngawang Ethical ways to meet our needs
There are many ways that we can meet our needs in this life. Some are…
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Practical ethics: Part 1
A reading and commentary from the book "Practical Ethics and Profound Emptiness."
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Venerable Thubten Samten Facing an ethical crisis
Venerable Thubten Samten leads a review on the first few chapters, focusing on how to…
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Mind and emotions
Beginning Chapter 3: Mind and Emotions, exploring the relationship between unhappiness and non-virtue.
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Sravasti Abbey Monastics Purpose of a monastery
A discussion on ways in which the structure of monastery life serves to transform our…
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False friends
There are four kinds of false friends, who are actually foes in the guise of…
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Online teaching resources
A compilation of the teachings of Venerable Thubten Chodron on taking refuge in the Three…
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