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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Incarcerated people Handling fear and potential violence
A person in prison discusses strategies he has used to defuse potentially violent situations. Earning…
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Changing our mind
A person in prison learns about placing others above self and describes the choice we…
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Verse 6-2: Consideration for others
Abandoning negativities out of care, affection, consideration, and an awareness of how our actions impact…
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Verse 6-1: Robes of integrity
Seeing an opportunity for non-virtue but restraining ourselves because of a sense of our own…
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Developing a kind heart
The importance of developing loving kindness, an open-hearted care for others.
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa The four opponent powers for purification
The importance of purifying negative karma and how to use the four opponent powers in…
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Creating peace in one’s daily life
Frequent spiritual practice renewal ensures a positive mind.
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Joyous effort and concentration
Qualities for counteracting laziness and developing joyous effort, and techniques to counteract tiredness and distraction…
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Taking joy in our Dharma practice
Having an appreciation for joyous effort and showing interest in overcoming laziness.
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Meaning and benefits of fortitude
The types of beings to help and what help should we offer to them. Understanding…
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