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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The elements of monastic life
In order to get the benefit of monasticism as a thought transformation practice we need…
View PostPreparatory practices for establishing mindfulness
The importance of mindfulness in maintaining ethical conduct, and in developing concentration and wisdom.
View PostCommunity and the six harmonies
A place where we see others grow and change and work with their stuff, and…
View PostEthical conduct
A description of the advantages of the monastic sangha and monastic precepts in society.
View PostFriend, enemy and stranger
Investigating how people become friends, enemies, and strangers; how the categories depend on our own…
View PostLook into your own mind
We should be careful when we want to judge others—especially based on religious views—and look…
View PostHate is not conquered by hate
When we see a fault in others we should turn the mirror on ourselves, and…
View PostMotivation in a monastic environment
Examining the kind of mind that we want to cultivate when living a monastic way…
View PostHonestly looking at our afflictions
It is important to be honest when we are looking at our own mind and…
View PostComplaining: a favorite pastime
Complaining causes disharmony with others and serves no positive purpose. The difference between complaining and…
View PostDone with the detour
Without renouncing her householder responsibilities, she continues to deepen her understanding of how to perfectly…
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