Ethical Guidelines

The following texts are currently available as part of our Ethical Guidelines series:

Abstention

A Powerful Pith Instruction to Abstain from Tobacco, the Tenacious Demon Plaguing People of Degenerate Times

This text from the terma cycle known as The Ocean of the Profound Essence (zab tig rgya mtsho) relates the mythical origins of tobacco and warns readers against its use, noting how it incites destructive emotions and ultimately leads to rebirth in hell.

Termas 18 Apr 2013

Song of Advice for Giving Up Meat Eating

by Nyala Pema Dündul

In this text from his collected songs Nyala Pema Dündul describes the visionary encounter with Avalokiteśvara which first made him aware of the suffering brought about by eating meat and which led to his becoming a vegetarian.

Advice

The Essence of a Conversation with Khenchen Tsultrim Lodrö

by Khenpo Chime Rigdzin

A record of the most crucial point from a conversation with Khenpo Tsultrim Lodrö of Larung Gar, emphasizing the importance of leaving aside all selfish concern when engaging in such practices as releasing animals from captivity.

Saving Lives Advice 21 Mar 2024

Behavioural Guidelines

The Mirror Clearly Showing What to Adopt and Abandon

by Dudjom Rinpoche

In this short text, Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche explains some important points of conduct to be observed by the saṅgha of monastic practitioners and the saṅgha of vidyādhara yogins. It was written with a view to preserving aspects of tradition in danger of being lost forever.

Advice 7 Apr 2005

Drodung Monastery Guidelines

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

These behavioural guidelines for Drodung (bro brdung), a branch of Katok Monastery, were co-authored by Drimé Shingkyong Jigme Dechen Dorje (1899–1939?) and Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö in 1936.

Nyingma 28 Aug 2020

The Pellucid Mirror: Behavioural Guidelines for the Saṅgha

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

Jamyang Khyentse wrote these behavioural guidelines (bca' yig) for the Sakya monastery of Tupten Tashi Gepel Ling (thub bstan bkra shis dge 'phel gling), also known as Sagang (sa sgang), from his residence at Dzongsar during the Earth Tiger year (1938–1939).

Sakya 26 Aug 2020

The Seed of Benefit and Happiness: Behavioural Guidelines

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

One of several short texts of behavourial guidelines (bca' yig) that Jamyang Khyentse composed, this does not appear to be for a specific institution but is applicable to any monastic community.

13 Jun 2023

Ethical Advice

A Plea to Those who Present ‘Red Offerings’ to Worldly Deities

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

In this appeal to Hindu worshippers who practise animal sacrifice, Jamyang Khyentse explains the karmic consequences of taking life and questions how compassionate deities could ever sanction such a rite.

Advice 22 May 2020

Nine Considerations and Criteria for Benefiting Beings

by Patrul Rinpoche

In this important guide to Mahāyāna ethics, Patrul Rinpoche elaborates upon nine points or criteria that a follower of the bodhisattva path should consider when seeking to act for others' benefit.

Advice 15 Apr 2015

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