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 Chapter 4: Ethical conduct and the monastic community
Purpose, benefits, and responsibilities of the monastic community.
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Chapter 4: Higher trainings and precepts
The different types of precepts in Buddhist practice.
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Chapter 3: The Pali view of the noble eightfold path
Ethical trainings, mindfulness, and the three higher trainings.
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Chapter 3: Sanskrit view of the noble eightfold path
The noble eightfold path according to the Sanskrit tradition.
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Chapter 3: Stages of the noble eightfold path
The noble eightfold path according to the Pali tradition.
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The Challenges and Joys of Monastic Life
Rejoicing in the 21st Western Buddhist Monastic Gathering, which was hosted by Sravasti Abbey for…
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The five lay precepts
The first three of the five lay precepts: not to kill, steal, or engage in…
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Love does no harm
How to practice harmlessness and love through good ethical conduct, especially in terms of our…
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Stopping the harm: Practicing ethical conduct
How the practice of ethical conduct is necessary for us to have a sense of…
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The importance of daily practice
How to reason with the afflicted mind and deal with "freak-outs" in our practice. Similarities…
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Reducing attachment, cultivating confidence
An example of how to meditate to loosen our craving for others' approval. The right…
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