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 The benefits of establishing precepts
The reasons that the Buddha cited for establishing monastic precepts, for the benefit of practitioners…
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Chapter 4: Verses 327-339
Nagarjuna's advice to leaders on appointing administrators and treating prisoners with compassion. How to incorporate…
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Chapter 4: Verses 322-328
Nagarjuna's practical advice to a king on how to appoint capable officials is relevant for…
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Karma: The boomerang effect
Learning about karma can help us to create the causes for happiness and avoid the…
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How karma influences our lives
The teachings on karma are very practical. When we see that our experience is a…
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Chapter 4: Verses 311-322
Practical advice for those in leadership positions on how to use resources in a way…
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Observing your own mind
How to pay attention to our different mental states and whether they are in line…
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Chapter 4: Verses 301-311
Nagarjuna's advice for leaders is also practical advice for us in our workplaces, organizations, relationships,…
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The five types of afflictive views
By learning about the types of afflictive views we can look at our own mind…
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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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