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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Incarcerated people Adjusting to change
An incarcerated person discusses the difficulties he encounters when a change of routine disrupts his…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron 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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The eight Mahayana precepts ceremony
There are many benefits to taking the eight Mahayana precepts, particularly on full and new…
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Sharing positive energy
An incarcerated person describes an example of returning kindness and compassion when confronted by hostility.
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If here, why not out there?
Buddhism is one of many paths to liberation. Each culture has its spiritual philosophy that…
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Chocolate frosting and garbage
Not getting bogged down in words and labels. Connecting with people through our path and…
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Buddhism in modern society
The teaching principles of the Buddha can be applied to many things in our modern…
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The most stable people in prison
Why those in prison for murder tend to be easier to get along with and…
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