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 Learning to be ethical
Being honest with ourselves is an important part of keeping good ethical conduct.
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Interview with Interfaith Voices
Interview with a Catholic nun about life as a Buddhist nun.
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Chapter 3: Verses 287-293
Continued explanation of the 25 qualities attained through creating the causes and conditions for the…
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Chapter 3: Verses 281-287
The 25 special qualities that arise from collecting merit and wisdom. Practical guidelines for creating…
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Chapter 3: Verses 272-280
Practical advice for creating the collections of of merit and wisdom. The five common qualities…
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Challenging self view
The various reasonings refuting that the person exists inherently in or separate from the aggregates.
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Refuting inherent existence
Analyzing whether the person is one with the aggregates, and how we have difficulty seeing…
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Emptiness and compassion
Analyzing whether the person is one or different from the aggregates.
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Karma and emptiness
An overview of why we would want to learn about emptiness and teaches on the…
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Genuine self-confidence
Self-confidence is the opposite of self-centeredness. As women, we should be secure in our commitments…
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