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 path of the initial level practitioner
Teaching the concluding sections, covering "A Deeper Perspective on Causality" and 'The Path of the…
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The perfection of ethical conduct & fortitude
Covering Verses 11 - 13 of Chapter 5, discussing the perfections of generosity, ethical conduct,…
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Mindfulness and introspective awareness
Covering Verses 5.6-5.10, discussing the relationship between mindfulness and introspective awareness, and how the six…
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Mindfulness and fear
Covering Verses 1-5 of Chapter 5 'Guarding Introspection' and discussing how to work with fear…
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Where do the afflictions exist?
Reflecting on what benefiting others truly means and teaching on Chapter 4 Verses 46 -…
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The courage to destroy the afflictions
Covering Verses 39 to 46 of Chapter 4 and teaching about the courage that it…
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Resolving to overcome our afflictions
Reviewing Verse 33 and continuing through Verse 39 of Chapter 4, teaching on a strong…
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The enemy of the afflictions
Continuing with Verses 28 - 33 of Chapter 4, which point out how the afflictions…
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How the afflictions deceive us
Teaching on the importance of identifying how the afflictions work in our mind and experience…
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The kind of person I want to be
Discussing how three mental factors are important for our progress along the path, answering questions,…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Review of the 10 nonvirtuous actions
Reviewing Chapter 11, describing the ten nonvirtuous actions, factors that makes karma heavy and effect…
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The rarity of a precious human life
Giving commentary on Chapter 4 Verses 12 - 21 discussing the reasons why it is…
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