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Ethical Behavior in Buddhism: The Virtues
Ethical behavior occupies a central role on the Buddhist path to awakening. Yet often, modern presentations of Buddhist teaching skip over these fundamental principles. In...
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Dharma Wheel and Pair of Deer
We may notice certain representations such as a Dharma wheel with two deer gazing steadily at it appear frequently. Why do we see this image...
Maṇi Wheels Spreading the Dharma
When we spin maṇi wheels in a clockwise direction, rolls of paper (or film) printed with mantras spin. In this way, we are turning the wheel...
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Life-Release
Life-release, or the saving of animals destined for slaughter, is practiced throughout the Buddhist world. All schools of Buddhism encourage followers to not only refrain...
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All About Water Bowl Offerings
Water offerings are a tradition was accepted by the masters of the past as a practice unique to Tibet. It is the most common offering...
Offering Water Bowls as Material Offerings
Offering water bowls is an easy and pleasurable meritorious activity widely practiced in Tibetan Buddhism. Water's purity gives it great power....
Developing Confident Faith
Developing confident faith in the Buddha and the Dharma is crucial on the path. Confident faith means conviction based on wisdom and experience. ...
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Dharma Student Qualities: How to Listen
Classic Buddhist texts discuss how to be the best type of Dharma student. Once we know the proper approach for a Dharma student, we can make...