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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Buddha in bright radiating light.
LR14 Bodhisattva Deeds

The six far-reaching attitudes

An overview of the six far-reaching practices, also known as the six paramitas: generosity, ethics,…

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Many statutes of bodhisattvas.
LR13 Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vow 30-36

Overcoming obstacles to the far-reaching attitudes of wisdom and the ethics of benefitting others.

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Many statutes of bodhisattvas.
LR13 Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vows 6-12

Completion of the auxiliary vows to overcome obstacles to far-reaching generosity as well as the…

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Many statutes of bodhisattvas.
LR13 Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vows 1-5

Introduction to the 46 auxiliary bodhisattva vows and an in-depth look at the first five…

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Many statutes of bodhisattvas.
LR13 Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Root bodhisattva vows: Vows 14 to 18

Commentary on the last five of the eighteen root bodhisattva vows including the four binding…

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Close-up of orange-colored face of smiling Buddha.
LR13 Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Commitments of aspiring bodhicitta

Generating the two types of bodhicitta: aspiring and engaging. How to protect our bodhicitta from…

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Painting of the Buddha's first discourse.
LR09 The Four Truths for the Aryas

Freeing ourselves from samsara

The advantages of observing the higher training in ethical conduct, advice for keeping our ethics…

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Painting of the Buddha's first discourse.
LR09 The Four Truths for the Aryas

Path to liberation

The distinction between liberation and enlightenment and what kind of body and what path to…

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