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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Bodhisattva practice in daily life
How to bring the essence of bodhisattva practice to daily life situations and relationships. Looking…
View PostDiscerning virtuous from nonvirtuous actions
Completing "The Weight of Karma", teaching "Discerning Virtuous from Nonvirtuous Actions", and starting "Karma and…
View PostConstructive actions and the weight of karma
Covering the section "Constructive Actions" and beginning the section "The Weight of Karma".
View PostIntention, karmic paths and afflictions
Describing how the ten non-virtues can be distinguished from each other in terms of being…
View PostThree nonvirtues of mind
Explaining the ten non-virtues, covering idle talk, and the three non-virtues of mind: covetousness, malice…
View PostVerbal non-virtues
Continuing the explanation of ten non-virtues, covering the third physical non-virtue and the first three…
View PostMental non-virtues
Teaching three mental non-virtues and the four branches required for a complete act of killing…
View PostGeneral characteristics of karma
Teaching from the sections “General Characteristics of Karma” and “Specific Characteristics of Karma” in Chapter…
View PostWhy should we train the mind?
Benefits and goals of mind training and an introduction to the root text on "The…
View PostOffering natural substances
Beginning Chapter 2 "Purifying Negativities" with verses on making offerings to buddhas and bodhisattvas with…
View PostWhat to practice while dying
Contiuing the section "Helping Ourselves and Others at the Time of Death" and explaining which…
View PostThe bodhisattva ethical code
Giving commentary to Verses 15-23, explaining 8 guidelines that keep bodhicitta from degrading and teaching…
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