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 Fruits of the Homeless Life”
Monastic context of socializing with family and friends, receiving gifts and donations, appropriate bodily conduct…
View PostBenefits of ethical conduct
How ethical conduct acts as a foundation for developing concentration.
View PostThe benefits of precepts
What is important in our lives? Happiness is getting our lives together to pacify our…
View PostVerse 14-3: Three higher trainings
Gradual progression of subduing of the afflictions and the counteracting of the karma through the…
View PostSex and our culture
A talk directed towards youth on how we should perceive sex and the confusion between…
View PostCultivating altruism and bodhicitta
How to develop an altruistic attitude that brings benefit to ourselves and others by recognizing…
View PostA successful life
We are taught to live by societal standards, yet we need to examine whether living…
View PostThe real purpose of the Dharma
The real purpose of the Dharma is questioning, investigating, putting what makes sense into practice…
View PostMaking decisions
This talk geared towards youth focuses on making decisions and having a sense of curiosity…
View PostHow to live in modern times
A Buddhist perspective on contemporary issues ranging from fundamentalism to the environment.
View PostCreating a happier future
How to live in a virtuous way and broaden our worldview so as to create…
View PostVerse 7: Secured by the root of virtue
How the virtue we create secures us for good rebirths, liberation, and in this very…
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