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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Environmental results of positive actions
Describing the results of positive karma based on the the intensity of the action, the…
View PostClassifications of karma
There are different things that determinate our options, but we have the opportunity to take…
View PostPositive actions and their results
Looking at karma in terms of the positive actions and results, and a discussion of…
View PostMeditating on the 10 destructive actions
Instructions for meditation on karma and the ten destructive actions, thinking about the causes of…
View PostThe results of the 10 destructive actions
A look at how karma ripens, the maturation result, results similar to the cause, and…
View PostA broader view of destructive actions
It makes a big difference how we treat ourselves or others and with what motivation…
View PostThree destructive actions of mind
Of the ten destructive actions, the three mental actions are the motivator for all the…
View PostThe destructive actions of speech
An explanation of the karma related to our use of speech: lying, divisive speech, harsh…
View PostThe three physical destructive actions
Intention and motivation produce different results from our actions. Being honest with ourselves helps us…
View PostGeneral characteristics of karma
An introduction to karma, what it is, what it is not, and how karma relates…
View PostRelevance of Vinaya in modern circumstances
A description of the Vinaya and the many instructions it contains on daily life, followed…
View PostComparing and contrasting views
A comparison of religious views to support interfaith practice.
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