Ever told a small lie just to keep things smooth? Ever stayed quiet while someone trashed a person you know is decent? đ¤
In Ep 45 of Vibe with Venerables, Venerable Thubten Samten (@sravastiabbey) presents these as examples of the ten non-virtuesâa Buddhist roadmap identifying actions that plant negative karma and obstruct our spiritual path. The uncomfortable part? How ordinary they are. From lying, harsh speech, and idle talk to covetousness, ill will, and wrong views, Venerable Santan breaks down how these non-virtues arise and, more importantly, how we can begin to abandon them.
In this episode:
- Learn what exactly the Ten Non-Virtues are.
- How mindfulness and introspective awareness are essential for moral discipline.
- Intention matters: our motivation defines the karmic weight of an act.
- How to begin the purification process.
- How to distinguish between regret vs. guilt.
Stay for the Q&A, including whether it is ever okay to lie to save a life.
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