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 Verse 60: A pure land of joy
The supreme peace of liberation. Also, what it means to practice and dedicate for rebirth…
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How to study, reflect, and meditate
Discusses the first verse of Parting from the Four Clingings, instructing to refrain from worldly…
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The ten non virtuous paths of action
The three physical and four verbal non-virtues, focusing on the four factors required for them…
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Refuge guidelines and karma
Guidelines for practicing refuge in daily life. The four general characteristics of karma and purification…
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The formula for happiness
In searching for happiness we need to cultivate our ability to love people more openly,…
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The love of money
How attachment to wealth breeds anxiety and dissatisfaction, and how contentment with what we have…
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Kenneth Mondal Be there for the right reasons
The motives behind your actions are important. Are you motivated by your ego? Buddhism teaches…
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Love people, not pleasure
In the search for happiness, attachment to fame and reputation is a major cause of…
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Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe Chapter 6: Verses 141–150
Practical advice on how to work with anger especially that which arises from hearing abusive…
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Chapter 6: Verses 127–135
Teachings on the methods that help eliminate anger and attachment from the mindstream.
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Chapters 5-6: Verses 123–126
Causes for accomplishing bodhisattva deeds and how to overcome contaminated actions and disturbing emotions.
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Chapter 5: Verses 115-122
Benefits of cultivating faith and confidence in bodhisattvas who benefit innumerable sentient beings by skillful…
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