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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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Review of Chapter 10

Reviewing Chapter 10, discussing what is karma and the general characteristics of karma.

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Review of Chapter 4

Venerable Khadro reviews Chapter 4, Verses 1 through 18, discussing the importance of keeping our…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Secondary misdeeds 33-46

Venerable Sangye Khadro continues the discussion of the secondary misdeeds covering twelve faulty actions that…

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Review of precious human life

Reviewing Chapter 8, discussing 8 freedoms and 10 fortunes required for a precious human life.

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Vajrasattva New Year's Retreat 2020-21

“Bodhisattvas’ Confession of Ethical Downfalls...

Discussion of the non-virtues mentioned in the "Bodhisattvas’ Confession of Ethical Downfalls". Also the need…

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Vajrasattva New Year's Retreat 2020-21

The ten non-virtuous actions

An discussion of the ten non-virtuous actions using examples from the news in 2020.

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Vajrasattva New Year's Retreat 2020-21

Guided meditation on Vajrasattva

Guided meditation on the Vajrasattva purification practice. Also an explanation on the purpose of purification…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Bodhisattva secondary misdeeds 10-22

Venerable Sangye Khadro continues her explanation of the bodhisattva vows, covering those relating to the…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Bodhisattva secondary misdeeds 1-9

Venerable Sangye Khadro discusses the four binding factors and the nine secondary misdeeds related to…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Keeping the promise of bodhicitta

Discussing Verses 11-16 on the importance of making ourselves into trustworthy people: in general and…

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