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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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

“Precious Garland” review: Quiz 7 questi...

Venerable Thubten Tarpa leads a review on Quiz 7 questions 4-7, on the qualities we…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

“Precious Garland” review: Quiz 7 questi...

Venerable Thubten Tarpa leads a review on the four ways of gathering disciples and truthful…

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Four Truths for the Aryas

The intention to lie

The intention to deceive is present when we lie, but it's often so subtle that…

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Open hand holding a compass
Ethics in the Modern World

Developing our inner moral compass

The value of turning inwards and calming the mind before engaging in social action.

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 5: Verses 438-439

How the 57 faults manifest in daily life, and practicing each of the six perfections…

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Group of youth in Singapore listening to a teaching.
For Young People

Dharma in daily life: Questions and answers with Bud...

How to apply Dharma principles to daily life situations and decisions common to young people.

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Ven. Chodron and Ven. Damcho and Borneo Tribal Village community.
Good Karma Short Retreats

The wheel of karmic actions and results

Commentary on selected verses from the thought training poem "The Wheel of Sharp Weapons" from…

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Ven. Chodron and Ven. Damcho and Borneo Tribal Village community.
Good Karma Short Retreats

Applying the teachings on karma in our lives

How to apply the teachings on karma in daily life to engage in constructive actions…

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Ven. Chodron and Ven. Damcho and Borneo Tribal Village community.
Good Karma Short Retreats

The four characteristics of karma and purification

Understanding the four basic principles of karma helps to transform actions in a positive way.…

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Ven. Chodron and Ven. Damcho and Borneo Tribal Village community.
Good Karma Short Retreats

Mind as the source of happiness and pain

The principle cause of our experience is our previous karma, actions done in the past.…

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