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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Verse 99: The magical ritual
The surest way to vanquish the demons of our afflictions is not through magical rituals,…
View PostVerse 95: The wisest amongst learned beings
Knowing what to practice and what to abandon on the spiritual path makes us wise.
View PostFar-reaching generosity and ethical conduct
How to cultivate the three kinds of generosity, and the three types of ethical conduct.…
View PostReview of the intermediate scope practices of the la...
Review of the topics and practices in common with the intermediate scope practitioner.
View PostMeditation on the initial scope of the lamrim
A guided meditation combining all the meditations of the initial level practitioner with each topic…
View PostThe bodhisattva precepts: Part 3 and the six perfect...
The Bodhisattva precepts on the ethical conduct of benefiting others. The importance of practicing the…
View PostVerse 91: Guarding our body, speech, and mind
How mindfulness of the actions of our three doors is crucial in creating happiness for…
View PostThe bodhisattva precepts: Part 2
Commentary on the auxiliary bodhisattva vows and how they help us to practice the six…
View PostVerse 88: Seeds of joy
How purification and making merit support all aspects of our Dharma practice.
View PostThe bodhisattva precepts: Part 1
What it means to take and observe the bodhisattva vows. Explanation of the 18 root…
View PostVerse 86: Powerful ambrosia
Closing the gap between listening to teachings and putting them into practice.
View PostVerse 84: Good role models
How to seek out good role models in our lives, and also how to receive…
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