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Precepts
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Like other world religions, Buddhism has its own justifications for violence.
Non-lying
The fourth Zen precept
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Sexual Misconduct
The third Zen precept
Pain, Passion, and the Precepts
In upholding the precepts, we actualize our buddhanature
Precious Energy
The ninth Zen precept: not being angry
An Introduction to Zen
Roshi Pat Enkyo O'Hara cuts through misconceptions to offer a thorough introduction to Zen practice.
The Nature of the Precepts
An introduction to Zen ethics
MeditationMagazine | The Precepts
The Precepts: A Special Practice Section
The five lay precepts are more than a set of simple moral edicts: they serve as practical guidelines on the path to buddhahood.
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