Ethics

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

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

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

Universal ethics are values that can be accepted by everyone on earth, and which lead to peace, harmony and happiness.

To differentiate the common tantric vows from the Kalachakra root tantric vows, we follow here the explanation given in “An Explanation of Secret Mantra Ethical Discipline: A Cluster of Fruit of Actual Attainments” by Tsongkhapa.

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

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

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.

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