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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Statue of a Buddha near Gotami House at Sravasti Abbey.
Texts to Recite and Contemplate

A glance meditation on all the important points of l...

A very brief, yet meaningful, meditation text covering the stages of the path to awakening.

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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 16-18

Precepts that involve helping others who are doing destructive actions, not responding to insults in…

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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 8-10

The first of the vows concerning far-reaching ethical conduct have to do with our relationship…

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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 6-7

Explanation of the bodhisattva precepts to avoid not accepting gifts and not teaching the Dharma…

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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 4-5

Bringing the precepts into real life situations and an explanation of when not following a…

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Grounds and Paths

Far-reaching ethical conduct

The three types of ethical conduct and four ways in which ethical errors occur and…

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Two open hands with the map of Earth painted on them.
Ethics in the Modern World

Ethical conduct in modern times

Applying the Buddha´s teaching to modern times. Answers to some of the daily issues of…

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hadakshari Lokeshvara on gold cloth.
Speaking Wisely and Kindly

Disadvantages of criticizing bodhisattvas

Cultivating compassion by differentiating between the person and his or her actions.

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Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2011

Mindfulness and introspective awareness

A teaching on the three higher trainings from subtle to gross levels. Explaining the two…

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