Ethics

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

To be a good human being, we need to adopt ethical values. The foundation of this is being honest with ourselves and others.

A Q&A session between Dr. Berzin and his students about similarities between Buddhism and Islam.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama advises that if abusive spiritual teachers do not stop their reckless behavior, the students should publicize the abuse in newspapers and, if necessary, report it to the police.

Clarification of some of the major misunderstandings about the Buddhist teachings.

What makes Buddhist ethics “Buddhist” is found in the context of the four noble truths.

Secular ethics, based on universal values such as warm-heartedness, is the key to happiness.

Helping others, if possible, but at least not harming them is the way to live an ethical life.

Inner peace comes from a realistic attitude, honesty, compassion and altruism.

Universal ethics is capable of solving all of the world’s problems, on both a global and individual level.