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 The 10 non-virtues: Lying
Lying is a complex of trying to hide something and saying the untruth. It has…
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The 10 non-virtues: 3 of body
A description of the three harmful actions of body and the connection to karma.
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The four general characteristics of karma
Observing cause and effect helps to understand the development of positive and negative results.
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Contemplating impermanence
Introduction to the Heart Sutra, the four seals of Buddhism, and teachings on the first…
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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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Kassapa Discourses: Admonishment
The community is spurred by examples of people who practice well. Helping people restrain from…
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Honesty and trust
Dangers of giving others more trust than they can bear and the importance of having…
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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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The “Brahmajala Sutta” and monastic conduct
Among the roles of the monastic is to serve the community by teaching the Dharma…
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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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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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Chapter 4: Verses 17-26
Transforming our motivation for daily life and the importance of creating virtue while we have…
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