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 Three kinds of ethical conduct
Discussion of the characteristics of far-reaching ethical conduct: abandoning destructive actions, engaging in constructive actions,…
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The determination to be free
Understanding the meaning of renunciation, what we are wishing to be free from, the effects…
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Ethical conduct and benefitting sentient beings
Discussion of the concept of far-reaching ethical conduct. Keeping precepts and what to do if…
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Buddha nature and precious human life
Seeing our potential and the conducive circumstances we have to actualize it.
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The four noble truths
A look at the unsatisfactory nature of cyclic existence and how to practice the noble…
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Rebirth and karma
Understanding rebirth and its relationship to karma, and taking responsibility for our lives.
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Refuge and precepts ceremony
Teachings on taking the five lay precepts with or without celibacy and the eight precepts…
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Gradual path to enlightenment
A condensed explanation of the lamrim, the gradual path to enlightenment.
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Self-centeredness
Examining the disadvantages of self-centeredness, and how to use mindfulness and introspective awareness to reduce…
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10 nonvirtues and results explained
What creates seeds of karma? Results of even small everyday thoughts, words and actions many…
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