Disturbing Emotions

The general principle regarding sexual ethics is to try to minimize any problematic and compulsive aspects of our sexual behavior, motivated by disturbing emotions.

By applying methods for developing patience, we can avoid the problems that anger causes.

Distinguish the person from their behavior, to forgive them without condoning their actions.

The main issue in Buddhist sexual ethics is to avoid being obsessive about and glorifying sex.

With far-reaching perseverance, we never give up on helping others and reaching enlightenment.

Analyzing our negative emotions is the key for overcoming them.

Even though attachment is a disturbing emotion, developing attachment to our teachers does have a certain benefit, since it leads to trust. What we need to watch out for is exaggerating their good qualities.

A clear outline of the structure and key concepts of Emory University’s Social, Emotional and Ethical Learning program.

Working with Buddha-family traits entails both quieting down to recognize the traits that have always been there, as well as stimulating them to grow.

Jealousy in a loving relationship means we don’t trust our partner’s love for us. We overcome it by realizing that love is not a limited commodity.