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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Building Trust

Healing broken trust

In trying to repair a relationship where trust has been broken, it's important to be…

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Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2012

Ethical behavior and happiness

How happiness is connected to ethical conduct, and the four kinds of happiness of a…

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Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2012

Six conditions, five faults, eight antidotes

The six conditions for doing concentration retreat, the five faults affecting serenity meditation, and the…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2012

Pure teaching of Dharma

When people show respect to you as a monastic, consider that they are bowing to…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2012

Monasticism meeting modernity

With Buddhism going global, different cultures and values might influence how we apply the precepts…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2012

Sangha and community living

Buddha's reasons for establishing a four-fold sangha and the benefits of monastic community living.

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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vow 46

The conclusion of the teachings on the bodhisattva ethical restraints, the precept regarding using miraculous…

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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vow 45

A detailed explanation of the 45th auxiliary precept, that of acting to stop someone who…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2012

Importance of a spiritual teacher

A question-and-answer session with the young adults, covering such topics as spiritual teachers and the…

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