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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Bodhisattva secondary misdeeds 10-22
Venerable Sangye Khadro continues her explanation of the bodhisattva vows, covering those relating to the…
View PostBodhisattva secondary misdeeds 1-9
Venerable Sangye Khadro discusses the four binding factors and the nine secondary misdeeds related to…
View PostKeeping the promise of bodhicitta
Discussing Verses 11-16 on the importance of making ourselves into trustworthy people: in general and…
View PostRefuting the elements as the cause of afflictions
Refuting views that assert the elements of the body are the substantial cause of the…
View PostThe results of karma
Continuing the teaching on the results of karma and explaining the verses from Precious Garland.
View PostConscientiousness
Reviewing Chapter 3 on bodhicitta and beginning Chapter 4 on conscientiousness, covering Verse 1.
View PostSurvival of the most cooperative
Generating peace, love, and compassion in our own hearts can help us to heal divisions…
View PostTransforming violence with compassion
In an interview with Dharma Drum Mountain, Venerable Chodron shares how she worked with anger…
View PostTaking the bodhisattva ethical restraint
Encouraging to create causes and conditions for us to benefit others in worldly and spiritual…
View PostThe 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas: Verses 5-9
Commentary on verses that help us think about what is meaningful in this life and…
View PostKarma and current ethical issues continued
Continuing the discussion of current ethical issues and karma, covering topics such as assisted suicide,…
View PostKarma and current ethical issues
Explaining karma and current ethical issues covering genetic engineering, stem cell research, cloning, birth control,…
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