Series: Societal Human Values
Path of Transformation
Being Patient and Farsighted and Enduring Hardship
As social beings, we humans learn from those around us. And because we don’t have fixed, unchanging solidity as beings, we make choices. We can...
Path of Transformation
Speaking Moderately and in a Gentle Way
As social beings, we humans learn from those around us. And because we don’t have fixed, unchanging solidity as beings, we make choices. We can...
Path of Transformation
Not Being Influenced by Evil Companions
As social beings, we humans learn from those around us. And because we don’t have fixed, unchanging solidity as beings, we make choices. We can...
Path of Transformation
Having Little Jealousy
Jealousy sneaks up on us in many ways and it can be a tricky mental state to isolate. The Tibetan term (phrag dog) is a...
Path of Transformation
Repaying Debts on Time and Not Cheating With Weights and Measures
Although some readers might believe Buddhism and business have little to do with one another, history shows us a different story. The Buddha himself taught...
Repaying Those Who Have Previously Shown Kindness
In this article, Hilary Herdman continues her exploration of the Sixteen Principles of Societal Human Values....
Having Moderate Food and Wealth
In this article, Hilary Herdman continues her exploration of the Sixteen Principles of Societal Human Values. ...
Choosing Good Role Models
Hilary Herdman discusses Songtsen Gampo's advice in choosing suitable role models....
Being Loyal to One’s Relatives and Close Friends
In this article, Hilary Herdman continues her exploration of the Sixteen Principles of Societal Human Values. ...
Being Honest and Modest
In this article, Hilary Herdman continues her exploration of the Sixteen Principles of Societal Human Values....
Being Benevolent to Your Neighbors
Hilary Herdman shows how being kind to our neighbours lies at the heart of authentic dharma practice....
Being Respectful to Those of High Status and One’s Elders
It's important to be respectful to your elders, Hilary Herdman discusses how we can loosen our self-attachment by revevrential care to our elders....