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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Transgressing precepts of individual liberation
Explanation of the line in the General Confession, “I have transgressed the precepts of Individual…
View PostExplanation of the general confession
The General Confession line by line, reminding us that there’s not a single day that…
View PostFreedom and suffering
Introduces the Seven Patriarchs and urges us to make effort in understanding karma and the…
View PostMapping the Buddhist path onto combating the afflict...
Quotes from scriptures on the afflictions and how the Buddhist path involves removing the afflictions.
View PostGood Karma: The importance of motivation
The mental nonvirtues of coveting, malice, and wrong views.
View PostGood Karma: Karmic consequences of the ten nonvirtues
Why we should avoid engaging in killing, stealing, and sexual misconduct.
View PostPractices for preparing for death
A brief introduction to preparatory practices for death, including 7-point mind training (lojong) and taking…
View PostBe your own therapist
How to pay attention to, identify, and unpack the thoughts that inform our emotions in…
View PostSome thoughts on the practice of gratitude
As His Holiness the Dalai Lama reminds us, we become happier by becoming kinder.
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