Ever wonder what “ethical conduct” actually means in real life?
According to Venerable Thubten Lamsel (@sravastiabbey), it comes down to five very practical ways to stop being a jerk.
In Episode 44 of Vibe with Venerables, Venerable Lamsel explores the five lay precepts: not killing, not stealing, wise and kind sexual conduct, not lying, and not taking intoxicants.
This isn’t a lecture on rules. In this episode, you’ll discover
- Why ethical conduct is the foundation of the path to enlightenment.
- How the precepts bring freedom by removing the need to constantly debate what’s right.
- How each precept invites us to refrain from harm, cultivate wholesome qualities, and benefit both ourselves and others.
- What daily life is really like at Sravasti Abbey.
Along the way: a bug rescue gone sideways, the Dalai Lama teaching that changed her life, and the real difference between making a mistake and telling a lie.
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