Lessons
In this lesson, we will begin to look at the fundamentals of Buddhist ethics. In this lesson, we will learn and examine:
- The...
Spiritual practice
The Eighfold Path, Exercise #1
Three Refuges, Pure Precepts, Grave Precepts
Exercise #2, and Interpreting the Precepts
The Precepts and Meditation
Literal, Intrinsic, and Subjective Precepts, Exercise #3
Bibliography for Lesson #1
Lesson 2: The First Paramita
In this lesson, we'll start talking about the paramitas, and begin by looking in depth at dana paramita, "perfect generosity." We'll explore...
The Nature of Paramitas
Generosity and Buddhism, Exercise #4
Being Generous and Exercise #5
Bibliography for Lesson #2
Lesson 3: Other Paramitas
In this lesson, we will explore the meaning of four other paramitas, Wisdom, Morality, Patience and Energy. We will discuss the effect of meditation...
Practicing Wisdom
Morality and Purity, Exercise #6
Patience and 'Really Good Teachers,' Exercise #7
Energetic Effort, Exercise #8
Bibliography for Lesson #3
Lesson 4: Karma And Skillful Means
This lesson will explore karma as a Buddhist concept relating to ethics. We will also discuss skillful means, and how to make decisions that are wise...
Karma and Exercise #9
Tough Ethical Questions
Skillful Means in Our Lives
Bibliography for Lesson #4
