Ethics, Sila, and the Contemporary Life

Ethics, Sila, and the Contemporary Life

Abandon wrongdoing.
It can be done.
If there were no likelihood, I would not ask you to do it.
But since it is possible
and since it brings blessing and happiness,
I do ask of you:
abandon wrongdoing.

Cultivate doing good.
It can be done.
If it brought deprivation and sorrow, I would not ask you to do it.
But since it brings blessing and happiness,
I do ask of you:
cultivate doing good.

—Anguttara Nikaya

How do we manage to speak truthfully, to listen clearly, to discern the difference from what is being called “fake news” from “real news” in our world today? What do early Buddhist teachings say about this and how can they help us live ethically, with virtue and integrity? Please join us as we take 4 weeks to explore. The class will consist of meditation, dharma talks, discussion, and reflective exercises.

Class Info

  • Dates & Times: Wednesdays, June 7– 28, 6:30–8:30 pm
  • Fee: $30/ series or $7 / drop-in (for TCMC), plus a Dana donation to the teacher. The teachings of the Buddha are supported by Dana — a Pali word meaning Generosity. Please give generously, what you can, to support Lhasha in continuing her dharma teaching. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay.
  • Location: TCMC, 1231 E. Edison, Tucson, AZ (one block south of Grant, two houses west of Mountain). Please park a block away from the center. If you can’t walk that far, feel free to park in the driveway.
  • Contact: Lhasha Tizer
  • Registration: Register online at tucsonmeditation.org or send a check (payable to TCMC), along with your e-mail and phone number to TCMC c/o Ethics , PO Box 43415, Tucson, AZ 85733