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 Qualities of a friend
Characteristics of true friends and false friends, using this not only to recognize our friends…
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Attachment and its effects
Teachings on the dangers of attachment and difference between attachment vs love.
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Chenrezig retreat discussion: Part 2
A discussion on the many aspects of karma; purifying negative actions through four opponent powers.
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Meditation and the Buddhist approach
Talks focusing on the practical application of Buddhist psychology for understanding ourselves and improving the…
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Making decisions for long term benefit
How to find true long term happiness by acting ethically and benefiting others.
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Craving for pleasures
How we cling to sense pleasures, our own ways of doing things, and examining if…
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Ethical conduct and motivation
The meaning of happiness, how anger and attachment cause suffering, and the benefits of a…
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Six qualities of a disciple
The qualities to develop to be a receptive student of the Dharma.
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Khensur Jampa Tegchok Abandoning nonvirtue, practicing virtue
Avoiding the ten nonvirtues is the basis for practicing ethical conduct. How taking precepts in…
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Adjusting to monastic life
Important elements in forming a community: how to cultivate an attitude of transparency and how…
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A peaceful heart in a complex world
Changing relationships can begin with kindness in action, speech and thought.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 107-111
Everything is empty of inherent existence, but karma still functions. Actions bring results because they…
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