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Ethical Conduct Is the Essence of Dharma Practice

by Thubten Chodron and The Dalai Lama| September 25, 2020

Ethical Conduct Is the Essence of Dharma Practice

The Dalai Lama and Thubten Chodron outline three levels of Buddhist ethical codes and how we can follow them.

Theravada Practice Off the Cushion

by Lion's Roar Staff| August 31, 2020

Theravada Practice Off the Cushion

A roundtable discussion with Gil Fronsdal, Michael Liebenson Grady and Marcia Rose. Introduction by Thanissaro Bhikkhu

To Practice Mindfulness Is to Return to Life

by Thich Nhat Hanh| February 20, 2020

To Practice Mindfulness Is to Return to Life

Thich Nhat Hanh says that mindfulness shows us the suffering of life and connects us with compassion.

The Buddha’s Training Wheels

by Zachary Bremmer| August 24, 2018

The Buddha’s Training Wheels

Zachary Bremmer explains why we should approach the five precepts as training wheels to guide our practice.

A Buddhist pot-smoker on quitting weed

by Anonymous| April 20, 2018

A Buddhist pot-smoker on quitting weed
Weed Buddhism Marijuana Drugs Precepts Renunciation Cannabis Smoke Pot Lion's Roar Buddhism Shambhala SunPhoto by Richard Baxter.

Pot use is having its moment, finding new acceptance across America. So why, after a long love affair with weed, has this Buddhist kicked it to the curb?

Bearing Witness to All of Life

by Bernie Glassman| January 2, 2018

Bearing Witness to All of Life

Roshi Bernie Glassman on the three pure precepts — cease from evil, do good, and do good for others — and why they all come down to one point.

What Are the Five Precepts?

by Rod Meade Sperry| September 5, 2017

What Are the Five Precepts?

How can Buddhists know if their life is an ethical one? By keeping the five precepts, a set of guidelines for those who wish to do no harm.

The Five Mindfulness Trainings

by Thich Nhat Hanh| June 2, 2017

The Five Mindfulness Trainings

Thich Nhat Hanh’s Five Mindfulness Trainings are are based on the Buddha’s five precepts and translated for modern times. Their nature is universal.

Sometimes Full, Sometimes Half Full

by Norman Fischer| January 1, 2017

Sometimes Full, Sometimes Half Full

All of our actions however small, can have wondrous effects, says Norman Fischer, but only if we are wholehearted enough in our practice of ethical conduct.

Dharma for Moms and Dads

by Ty Phillips| February 12, 2016

Dharma for Moms and Dads
Five Precepts Parenting Children Buddhism Lion's Roar Ty PhillipsPhoto by Skip.

Ty Phillips looks at the Five Precepts—the ethical code of dedicated Buddhist practitioners—and finds five powerful guidelines every parent could use.

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