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: Auxiliary vows 6-7
Explanation of the bodhisattva precepts to avoid not accepting gifts and not teaching the Dharma…
View PostBodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 4-5
Bringing the precepts into real life situations and an explanation of when not following a…
View PostBodhisattva ethical restraints: Vows 6-8
Ethical restraints 6-8 and how to resolve conflicts skillfully.
View PostBodhisattva ethical restraints: Vows 4-5
What constitutes stealing from the Three Jewels, with examples.
View PostFar-reaching ethical conduct
The three types of ethical conduct and four ways in which ethical errors occur and…
View PostEthical conduct in modern times
Applying the Buddha´s teaching to modern times. Answers to some of the daily issues of…
View PostDisadvantages of criticizing bodhisattvas
Cultivating compassion by differentiating between the person and his or her actions.
View PostMindfulness and introspective awareness
A teaching on the three higher trainings from subtle to gross levels. Explaining the two…
View PostAdjusting to change
An incarcerated person discusses the difficulties he encounters when a change of routine disrupts his…
View PostCommunity life and causality
Living with the attitude of "what can I give" as our daily meditation. Training to…
View PostThe eight Mahayana precepts
A discussion of the eight Mahayana precepts and what constitutes a complete transgression of each.
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