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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Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions

Chapter 5: Concentration: Pali teachings

Eight meditative liberations that temporarily suppress afflictions, and the super-knowledges and their compassionate purpose.

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Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions

Chapter 5: Higher training in concentration

Realms of existence and spheres of consciousness in gaining samadhi, and bodhisattva and tantric ethics…

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Western Buddhist Monastic Gatherings

The Challenges and Joys of Monastic Life

Rejoicing in the 21st Western Buddhist Monastic Gathering, which was hosted by Sravasti Abbey for…

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Essence of a Human Life

The five lay precepts

The first three of the five lay precepts: not to kill, steal, or engage in…

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Love and Self-esteem

Love does no harm

How to practice harmlessness and love through good ethical conduct, especially in terms of our…

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