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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Chocolate frosting and garbage
Not getting bogged down in words and labels. Connecting with people through our path and…
View PostBuddhism in modern society
The teaching principles of the Buddha can be applied to many things in our modern…
View PostThe most stable people in prison
Why those in prison for murder tend to be easier to get along with and…
View PostSpeaking of the faults of others
Belief in the faults of others and ourselves lead to missed opportunities for love.
View PostTaking the vow of celibacy
A student shares her reasons for taking the vow of celibacy as a lay person.
View PostPracticing Dharma in daily life
Lama Zopa Rinpoche describes some lovely ways to incorporate Dharma practice into every aspect of…
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Aspiring and engaging bodhicitta
For those who wish to live with bodhicitta—the precepts of both aspiring and engaging bodhicitta,…
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Taking intoxicants
Getting our ethical conduct together as a foundation to progress along the path to find…
View PostChoosing friends
The best friends are not just people who like us. They are people who have…
View PostLet the mind see the mind
A person in prison shares on how his daily practice is transforming his view of…
View PostYou’re becoming a what?
Venerable Thubten Chodron shares her experience as a Westerner who made the decision to become…
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