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 Essentials of monastic life
The heart of ordination is to guide our mind away from negative actions and to…
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Importance of precepts
Keeping precepts protects us from negative actions and spurs us to develop wisdom rather than…
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Precepts and their background
Benefits of taking precepts, seeing the teacher as the Buddha, and etiquette between lay practitioners,…
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History of the sangha
The purpose of living in community. The evolution of the sangha and the establishment of…
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Monastic life
Taking ordination is easy, keeping it is hard. It is being intent on virtue.
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Incarcerated people Bodhisattva vows
A person in prison describes the effects on his life after taking bodhisattva vows.
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Report on “Nuns in the West II”
"The power of women of different faiths meeting together and sharing in harmony cannot be…
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Working on the mind
Different practices to work with the eight worldly concerns and cultivating the six far-reaching attitudes…
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Hurtful words, healing words
Being mindful of our speech so as to prevent ourselves from harming others.
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Rebirth: A difficult point for Westerners
Developing faith in the Buddhist view of continuation of life and guiding oneself with positive…
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Romance and family life
Buddhist advice for parents and for youth on romantic love and relationships.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 63-71
Actions and their results. Examining attachment, relying on the Three Jewels, and keeping good ethical…
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