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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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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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2012

Karma, purification, and precepts

The four opponent powers for purifying our negative actions. How taking precepts can prevent us…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2012

On friendship

What qualities we value in our friends, and what qualities we need to develop to…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2012

Kindness and karma

By practicing Dharma, we can benefit others in better and more long-lasting ways.

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