Not About Being Good: A Practical Guide to Buddhist Ethics
Buddhist ethics are not about conforming to a set of conventions, not about ‘being good’ in order to gain material, social or religious rewards. Instead, as Subhadramati outlines, living ethically springs from the awareness that other people are essentially no different from ourselves.
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Buddhist ethics are not about conforming to a set of conventions, not about ‘being good’ in order to gain material, social or religious rewards. Instead, as Subhadramati outlines, living ethically springs from the awareness that other people are essentially no different from ourselves.
Endorsements
'Subhadramati’s book on Buddhist ethics is something new and very welcome. It is a resolutely practical book on Buddhist ethics, not just in the sense of being about practical matters, but in the sense of explaining how to practise Buddhist ethics. The aim of the book is not to explain the nature or scope or theory or history of Buddhist ethics, but to invite the reader to take on an active and effective ethical practice that will change his or her life. And it is not just a good read: the book includes reflections and meditative exercises linked to recordings available online. It is a personal study course in establishing a Buddhist ethical practice.' – Dhivan Thomas Jones, Buddhist author and scholar
'Writing with passion, humour and delicacy, gloriously free from moralism, Subhadramati’s aim is to help us live a richer and fuller life.' – Maitreyabandhu, Buddhist author and poet
'This book does an excellent job in placing ethics and meditation at the heart of Buddhist practice, and shows how they work together in transforming ordinary human beings into Buddhas.' – Damien Keown, Professor of Buddhist Ethics
'In Not About Being Good, Subhadramati brings Buddhist ethics to life, for real people living in the real world. Drawing on her extensive experience of practising and teaching, she brings her unique gifts to the subject. Subhadramati has a wonderful perspective on life: she is in touch with a river running beneath the surface of things, aware of the wonder of being alive. Yet the pragmatist dwells comfortably alongside the poet, and this makes her a realistic and sympathetic guide to ethics in the 21st century. Here you will find exercises to help you build confidence in how Buddhist ethics can provide a fool-proof map for life, and you will discover great riches along the way.' – Vidyamala Burch, founder of Breathworks
'Not About Being Good is a skilful book about how to be ethical, full of personal material that is easy to identify with as well as wise stories that give one valuable food for thought. The style is lively and easy to read. The author’s own struggles with the issues are disarmingly revealed as the book takes the reader on a progressive journey from scepticism to confidence and from confusion to more robust practice.' – David Brazier, author
