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 Six root afflictions: Conceit and comparing
Comparing ourselves to others leads to conceit whereas accepting ourselves is a solid foundation for…
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Six root afflictions: Doubt
The difference between curiosity and doubt and how both influence our practice.
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Six root afflictions: Ignorance and wrong views
Our thoughts and actions influence ourselves and others.
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Relying on a spiritual mentor
The qualities to look for in a spiritual teacher and how to relate to a…
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Six root afflictions: Ignorance
An explanation of two primary kinds of ignorance and how both cause us problems.
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Dr. Guy Newland The two truths and Tibetan philosophy
Tsongkhapa's presentation of the two truths changed Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing the need to strive…
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Developing self-acceptance
Self-acceptance comes from having compassion for ourselves, differentiating the person from the actions that we…
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Inherent views and opinions
Stories from His Holiness illustrate how we form solid, unchanging opinions of others; the different…
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Living within the five precepts
It is important to keep good ethical conduct while in retreat. Living according to the…
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Precepts: directing our energy positively
The meaning and benefit of taking precepts and the different levels of vows for lay…
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Attachment to samadhi
The importance of seeing all realms of cyclic existence, even the upper realms, as unsatisfactory.
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The six sufferings of sentient beings
The uncertainty and unsatisfactoriness of cyclic existence.
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