by Peter Carlson | Sep 18, 2025 | Listen to Dharma Talks
During this talk, April describes real life occurrences to emphasize the unwholesome consequences of actions shaped by what are called “the three poisons”, greed, hatred and delusion. She associates this with the uncertainties associated with the current actions being taken through the medium of Artificial Intelligence. She then reviews the relevant ethical values that shape Right Action, one of the virtues to be developed through practicing and applying the Four Noble Truths.
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by Peter Carlson | Mar 28, 2024 | Listen to Dharma Talks
This talk continues a thorough review of the Four Noble Truths, focusing on the second attribute of the Fourth Truth, within the Virtue Aggregate of the Noble Eightfold Path–Right Action. During the talk, Lili describes the characteristics of the Precepts, which are the ethical guidelines to be understood and acted upon to further the path of Awakening. This recording also includes additional questions and comments from thos3 attending related to the topic.
Here are the notes prepared for this talk: RIGHT ACTION
The topic for next week’s talk will continue to review the Virtue Aggregate, focusing on Right Livelihood. In and effort to apply the principles of the Virtue Aggregate to contemporary life, the topic will be represented by an alternative term, “Right Lifestyle”, focusing on how a virtuous lifestyle addresses the complexities and challenges presented by health and well-being, global warming, and the iniquities of cultural imbalances.
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