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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Jangtse Choje (Gyume Khensur) Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche - Aug 19, 2006
Jangtse Choje (Gyume Khensur) Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche Benefits of ordination
The benefits of ordination include incredible accumulation of merit, freedom to dedicate life to practice,…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Keeping ethical conduct
How to face hindrances with a clear and strong mind, what to practice and what…
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“The Fruits of the Homeless Life”
A sutra that describes the benefits of renouncing lay life. The background for the teachings…
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Lin Qing Xiu
- Jul 1, 2006
Practicing in the face of cancer
A student shares how she practiced the Dharma while going through chemotherapy for leukemia and…
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Bhikkhu Bodhi Whatever happened to the monastic Sangha?
Examining the role of monastics in Western culture, especially as torch-bearers of the Dharma.
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Guided meditation on cyclic existence
Developing the aspiration to be free by examining the sufferings we have because of various…
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Motivation for taking the eight Mahayana precepts
A description of the benefits of taking each of the eight Mahayana precepts and the…
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Living an authentic life
Overcoming afflictions enables us to stop living under their control, and to gain clarity and…
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Creating harmony with others
How cultivating transparency and humility as part of our Dharma practice can create harmonious relationships…
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Creating our experience
How better understanding the law of karma and its effects helps us create happiness in…
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Exploring karma
The meaning of karma and an examination of the many ways of describing and considering…
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