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 Kindness towards ourselves and others
Recognizing our interdependence with others and how keeping good ethical conduct can help us to…
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The four aspects of karma
How future lives are affected in both positive and negative ways by our thoughts, words…
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The benefits of refuge and precepts
An explanation of the purpose and benefit of taking refuge and the five lay precepts.
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Guided meditation on Verse 7
How changing our world view can help us move in the right direction.
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Anger and other disturbing attitudes
A look at the definition and characteristics of afflictions such as anger, pride, and jealousy,…
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Guidelines after taking refuge
Integrating the practice of taking refuge and keeping precepts into daily life, and the benefits…
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Regarding the bhikshuni order in Tibetan Buddhism
An interview on bhikshuni ordination in Tibetan Buddhist, benefits of having bhikshuni in all Buddhist…
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Taking the ache out of attachment
Looking at how attachment causes problems and real happiness comes from letting go of attachment.
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Qualities of a friend
Characteristics of true friends and false friends, using this not only to recognize our friends…
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Attachment and its effects
Teachings on the dangers of attachment and difference between attachment vs love.
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Chenrezig retreat discussion: Part 2
A discussion on the many aspects of karma; purifying negative actions through four opponent powers.
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Meditation and the Buddhist approach
Talks focusing on the practical application of Buddhist psychology for understanding ourselves and improving the…
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