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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Cover of book Open Heart, Clearn Mind.
Open Heart, Clear Mind

Self-centeredness

Examining the disadvantages of self-centeredness, and how to use mindfulness and introspective awareness to reduce…

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Essence of Refined Gold

10 nonvirtues and results explained

What creates seeds of karma? Results of even small everyday thoughts, words and actions many…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2007

Kindness towards ourselves and others

Recognizing our interdependence with others and how keeping good ethical conduct can help us to…

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A black and white photo of a house with the word Karma on the window.
Essence of Refined Gold

The four aspects of karma

How future lives are affected in both positive and negative ways by our thoughts, words…

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Four-armed Chenrezig
Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2007

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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Open Heart, Clear Mind

Anger and other disturbing attitudes

A look at the definition and characteristics of afflictions such as anger, pride, and jealousy,…

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Essence of Refined Gold

Guidelines after taking refuge

Integrating the practice of taking refuge and keeping precepts into daily life, and the benefits…

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Painting of the ordination of Mahaprajapati.
Tibetan Tradition

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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Open Heart, Clear Mind

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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