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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Portrait of Bhikshuni Tsultrim Palmo.
Blossoms of the Dharma

Life in Gampo Abbey—Western style

A description of the practices and commitments of the residents of Gampo Abbey.

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Portrait of Bhikshuni Jampa Tsedroen
Blossoms of the Dharma

A practical approach to Vinaya

The gradual approach for monastic ordination, in a Dharma center in Germany, to create a…

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Monastic robes hanging on a clothesline.
Western Buddhist Monastic Gatherings

Colors of the Dharma

Representatives of a variety of monastic traditions discuss student-teacher relationships, practice, training, the Vinaya, monasteries…

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Upekkha the cat sits on the teacher's table with his nose on the gooseneck microphone.
Dharma in Daily Life

How to benefit from Dharma talks

Pithy advice on how to bring forward what we learn from listening to Dharma teachings.

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Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

Protocol for sangha in the Tibetan tradition

How to remain respectful of other cultures while maintaining the expectations of monastic dress and…

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Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

Monastic ordination

Looking at ordination and the higher training in ethics as a path to liberation from…

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Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

Foreword

An introduction from His Holiness The Dalai Lama about ordination and the connection to the…

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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Attachment

How the afflictions such as attachment are concepts created by our mind.

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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Conscientiousness

Importance of cherishing the positive actions and how that strengthens mindfulness.

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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Appreciation and mindfulness

What is mindfulness and how it plays an important role in study, meditation and ethical…

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