Ethical Conduct in Modern Times
by Venerable Thubten Chodron©
Singapore
13 Nov 2011

The following teaching is from Venerable Chodron's November 2011 visit to Singapore.

Ethical Conduct in Modern Times
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Motivation.
The Kindness of others.
Ven. Chodron explains how progress has necessitated the need to expand on the Buddha's teachings in modern times. Controversial topics.
5 precepts.
Unwise and/or unkind sexual expression differs for different time periods.
Prostitution and sexual slavery. Multiple spouses. Homosexuality. Discrimination. Aids.
Medical ethics. Euthanasia. The death of Achala. Assisted suicide. Abortion. Vegetative states. Living will. Cloning.

Q & A.
Premarital sex.
Stepchildren.
Organ Donation.
Death penalty.