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 91: Guarding our body, speech, and mind
How mindfulness of the actions of our three doors is crucial in creating happiness for…
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The bodhisattva precepts: Part 2
Commentary on the auxiliary bodhisattva vows and how they help us to practice the six…
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Verse 88: Seeds of joy
How purification and making merit support all aspects of our Dharma practice.
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The bodhisattva precepts: Part 1
What it means to take and observe the bodhisattva vows. Explanation of the 18 root…
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Verse 86: Powerful ambrosia
Closing the gap between listening to teachings and putting them into practice.
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Verse 84: Good role models
How to seek out good role models in our lives, and also how to receive…
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Sravasti Abbey Monastics Verse 82: Impulsiveness
On how conscientiousness and forethought contribute to beneficial behavior, whereas impulsiveness only brings about the…
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Verse 81: The flying horse
Thinking deeply about whether we truly have a precious human life, and whether we are…
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Our spiritual goals
How our spiritual goals can be divided into the aspirations to attain high status and…
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The eightfold path
Explanation of the eightfold noble path as it is viewed in the Pali and Sanskrit…
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Overcoming the five hindrances to concentration
The antidotes for the five hindrances to developing meditative concentration.
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Venerable Thubten Samten Guided meditation: The four characteristics of karma
Meditating on the four aspects of karma helps to change our attitudes and actions to…
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