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 Our precious human life
Understanding the freedom and fortune that we currently have to learn and practice the Dharma.
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Anger and the practice of patience
Using patience to overcome the painful affliction of anger.
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Karma and your life
The meaning of karma and how to go about creating future happiness by mindfully cultivating…
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Report on “Nuns in the West I”
Dialogue of spiritual themes with Catholic sisters and Buddhist nuns.
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Loving oneself and others
How Dharma practice can help us to become friends with ourselves, and lead ethical lives…
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Rarity of a precious human rebirth
Contemplating the rarity of a precious human life complete with both the ability and the…
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Good friendships
How to develop characteristics and qualities that make us a better friend.
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Practical ethics
Buddhist views on various forms of killing, ethical behavior in sexual relationships, and on changing…
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The four noble truths
The truths of suffering and the causes of suffering, and cultivating a proper motivation for…
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Mind, rebirth, and liberation
What happens to the mindstream continuum after death and the causes and conditions that influence…
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Leading a Medicine Buddha meditation
Using the Medicine Buddha practice as a sample for how to guide a meditation session.
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Leading meditations and discussions
How to guide meditations, facilitate discussion groups, and act as spiritual companions to those in…
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