All Buddhist teachings and practices are first and foremost based on a foundation of goodness, formally referred to as virtuous ethics. Buddhist ethics are unique in the sense that they are not moral laws of a creator god or prophet, but instead are a set of practical values for living a productive and harmonious life, that which is conducive to positive personal development and the positive development of society. Sometimes described as logical goodness, Buddhist ethics are unique in their focus not merely on our actions, but more importantly, on the intentions behind our actions.

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Venerable Tenzin Tharpa is a Buddhist monk in the Tibetan Gelug Tradition and a devoted student of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Venerable Tharpa shares a modern progressive presentation of the Buddha's teachings favoring a more secular approach. He is well known for his pragmatic, no-nonsense views, his ability to clarify complex philosophical points for all audiences, and his familiarity with all traditions of Buddhist thought and non-Buddhist traditions as well.

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