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

The results of karma

Continuing the teaching on the results of karma and explaining the verses from Precious Garland.

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Conscientiousness

Reviewing Chapter 3 on bodhicitta and beginning Chapter 4 on conscientiousness, covering Verse 1.

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Cultivating Healthy Relationships

Survival of the most cooperative

Generating peace, love, and compassion in our own hearts can help us to heal divisions…

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Dharma in Action

Transforming violence with compassion

In an interview with Dharma Drum Mountain, Venerable Chodron shares how she worked with anger…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Taking the bodhisattva ethical restraint

Encouraging to create causes and conditions for us to benefit others in worldly and spiritual…

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Kuan Yin statue on a pedestal with a flower garland in her lap under a tree.
37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas: Verses 5-9

Commentary on verses that help us think about what is meaningful in this life and…

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Karma and current ethical issues continued

Continuing the discussion of current ethical issues and karma, covering topics such as assisted suicide,…

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Karma and current ethical issues

Explaining karma and current ethical issues covering genetic engineering, stem cell research, cloning, birth control,…

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Dharma in Daily Life

Bodhisattva practice in daily life

How to bring the essence of bodhisattva practice to daily life situations and relationships. Looking…

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Discerning virtuous from nonvirtuous actions

Completing "The Weight of Karma", teaching "Discerning Virtuous from Nonvirtuous Actions", and starting "Karma and…

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Intention, karmic paths and afflictions

Describing how the ten non-virtues can be distinguished from each other in terms of being…

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