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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Conscientiousness
Importance of cherishing the positive actions and how that strengthens mindfulness.
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Integrity and consideration for others
The importance of self-respect and treating others with kindness.
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Appreciation and mindfulness
What is mindfulness and how it plays an important role in study, meditation and ethical…
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The value of a disciplined way of life
Buddha's monastic precepts and their similarities to the Christian practice.
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Right action and livelihood
Examining the eightfold noble path through right action and right livelihood.
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Eightfold noble path
An overview of the eightfold noble path as well as an in-depth look at right…
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Preparing for calm abiding meditation
Establishing the six conducive conditions for calm abiding meditation and advice on doing retreat.
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Complementary nature of the perfections
Examining how each of the six far-reaching practices work together to complement and support each…
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Ethics and the other perfections
How the far-reaching attitude of ethics is practiced in each of the other far-reaching attitudes.
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Far-reaching attitude of ethics
Exploring the three divisions of the far-reaching attitude of ethics.
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The six far-reaching attitudes
An overview of the six far-reaching practices, also known as the six paramitas: generosity, ethics,…
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Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vow 39-46
Concluding the section on overcoming obstacles to the ethics of benefitting others.
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