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 Letting go of the eight worldly concerns
When there is freedom from the eight worldly concerns there is room to create virtue…
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The value and purpose of a precious human life
The purpose of Dharma practice is to bring a sense of internal peace, well being…
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Creating the causes for a precious human life
How meditation on the value of a precious human life generates great enthusiasm for Dharma…
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Refuge and precept discussion questions
Topics for discussion regarding taking refuge in the Three Jewels and the five lay precepts.
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“Five Faultless Gifts” and “Five B...
The benefits of the five precepts according to the Buddhist scriptures.
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Thanissaro Bhikkhu The healing power of the precepts
Taking precepts can act as an antidote to low self-esteem, regret, and denial, which block…
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Thich Nhat Hanh The Fifth Precept: Diet for a Mindful Society
A fresh perspective on the fifth Buddhist lay precept - going beyond abstaining from intoxicants…
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The Fourth Precept: Deep Listening and Loving Speech
A fresh perspective on the fourth Buddhist lay precept - speech that heals and promotes…
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The Third Precept: Sexual Responsibility
A fresh perspective on the third Buddhist lay precept - healing ourselves and our society…
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The Second Precept: Generosity
A fresh perspective on the second precept - moving beyond not stealing to cultivating an…
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The First Precept: Reverence for Life
A fresh perspective on the first Buddhist lay precept - promoting nonviolence and protecting life.
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The Five Wonderful Precepts: Introduction
Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh argues eloquently for the relevance of Buddhist ethics in contemporary…
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