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 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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Practical guidelines for good living
How and why we take refuge and an elaboration on the specific and common guidelines…
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Three beneficial mental factors
Good ethical discipline is the basis of (1) respect for ourselves and (2) consideration for…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 86-89
Verses covering the importance of focused study to support meditation, reliance on a teacher, working…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 77-80
The importance of keeping confidences, and controlling the story-making mind.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 73-76
Verses covering such topics as the eight worldly concerns, community property, receiving advice and admonishment.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 64-66
Getting a feeling for the object of negation in the emptiness meditation, and practicing the…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 56-59
Recognizing that the real enemies are the self-centered thought and self-grasping ignorance. How those misapprehensions…
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