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 Chodron meditating.
Buddhist Worldview

Contemplating impermanence

Introduction to the Heart Sutra, the four seals of Buddhism, and teachings on the first…

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Cover of Taming the Mind.
Taming the Mind

Karma and the wish for freedom

An explanation of karma. How to benefit ourselves and others by developing the ten virtues.

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Monastics sitting together.
Exploring Monastic Life 2009

Kassapa Discourses: Admonishment

The community is spurred by examples of people who practice well. Helping people restrain from…

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Venerables Samten and Jampa walking together.
Exploring Monastic Life 2009

Honesty and trust

Dangers of giving others more trust than they can bear and the importance of having…

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Silhouette of a monastic meditating.
Exploring Monastic Life 2009

The Greater Discourse on the “Simile of the He...

One can easily become satisfied with lesser spiritual goals and miss out on seeking the…

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Monk meditating.
Exploring Monastic Life 2009

The “Brahmajala Sutta” and monastic prec...

Right behavior is a foundation to develop wisdom and great compassion. A description of three…

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Monastic walking down path toward bright sun.
Exploring Monastic Life 2009

The purpose of developing concentration

The importance of remembering the Buddha's qualities, observing ethical conduct, and not taking the teachings…

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 4: Verses 17-26

Transforming our motivation for daily life and the importance of creating virtue while we have…

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 4: Verses 1-8

A review of chapters 1-3, and how the true purpose of our life is to…

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