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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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 6: Verses 39-51

Stopping the causes of anger and how our suffering comes about from our negative karma.

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Wheel of Sharp Weapons

Ethical conduct and emptiness

An explanation of right livelihood, dangers of bragging about our qualities, and the importance of…

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Wheel of Sharp Weapons

The importance of motivation

Why wrong views are stifling to our practice, the importance of maintaining our health to…

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Wheel of Sharp Weapons

Meaningful Dharma practice

What makes a bad companion, the importance of respecting Dharma objects, enduring hardships for the…

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Wheel of Sharp Weapons

Striking at the vital point

Why deities have wrathful forms, the practice of tonglen, and our obligation to help those…

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Venerable Jampa and Heather arranging the altar.
On Cultivating Virtue

Another take on the fifth precept

A student shares how extending the fifth precept to avoid intoxicants to include wise dietary…

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A group of young coworkers sitting around a table, working.
Workplace Wisdom

Bringing harmony to the workplace

How to integrate the Dharma into our work lives by setting a good motivation, being…

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Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2013

Base of pure ethics

Ethics, the basis of Dharma practice, can become tainted by the eight worldly concerns.

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Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2013

Conditions for serenity retreat

Cultivating the conditions needed to gain shamatha. Physical posture and how to structure a meditation…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 5: Verses 117-125

The qualities of arya bodhisattvas and the super-knowledges bodhisattvas attain to benefit others.

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Exploring Monastic Life 2013

Working with the mind in a structured way

An explanation of diligent study and practice of the Dharma with practical ways of working…

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