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 Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Vows 4-5
What constitutes stealing from the Three Jewels, with examples.
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Far-reaching ethical conduct
The three types of ethical conduct and four ways in which ethical errors occur and…
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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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Disadvantages of criticizing bodhisattvas
Cultivating compassion by differentiating between the person and his or her actions.
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Mindfulness and introspective awareness
A teaching on the three higher trainings from subtle to gross levels. Explaining the two…
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Incarcerated people Adjusting to change
An incarcerated person discusses the difficulties he encounters when a change of routine disrupts his…
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Community life and causality
Living with the attitude of "what can I give" as our daily meditation. Training to…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa The eight Mahayana precepts
A discussion of the eight Mahayana precepts and what constitutes a complete transgression of each.
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The purpose of Sravasti Abbey
The purpose of the monastic sangha and the story behind the founding of Sravasti Abbey.
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Zopa Herron Practicing the six perfections
Members of a Buddhist group in Spokane, Washington, practice the six far-reaching attitudes.
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Tenzin Chogkyi Vinaya is the best retreat manual
A group of long-term retreatants discover that the Buddha's system of ethical conduct in the…
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