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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Venerable Thubten Chodron Minor hindrances to ordination
Concluding the program with teachings on the 13 minor hindrances to ordination.
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The conditions for ordination
The different types of precepts that Buddhists take and the 13 grave hindrances that prevent…
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Pursuing true happiness
Completion of the commentary on the "Ratthapala Sutta," with verses reminding us of the impermanence…
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Ratthapala’s discourse with his family and the...
Continuation of the teaching on the "Ratthapala Sutta," on his return to visit his family…
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The “Ratthapala Sutta”
Venerable Thubten Chodron brings to life the "Ratthapala Sutta" from the Pali Canon for our…
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Precepts and the afflictions
The benefits of the precepts, focusing on how they help us with our afflictions and…
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The benefits of establishing precepts
The reasons that the Buddha cited for establishing monastic precepts, for the benefit of practitioners…
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Chapter 4: Verses 327-339
Nagarjuna's advice to leaders on appointing administrators and treating prisoners with compassion. How to incorporate…
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Chapter 4: Verses 322-328
Nagarjuna's practical advice to a king on how to appoint capable officials is relevant for…
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Karma: The boomerang effect
Learning about karma can help us to create the causes for happiness and avoid the…
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How karma influences our lives
The teachings on karma are very practical. When we see that our experience is a…
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Chapter 4: Verses 311-322
Practical advice for those in leadership positions on how to use resources in a way…
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