Aug 27, 2011

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Bon at the Abbey, smiling.
On Refuge and Bodhicitta

A bodhisattva’s determination

Sustaining joyous effort on others' behalf during challenging situations.

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Exploring Monastic Life 2011

The Buddha’s advice to laypeople

The purpose of institutions and the importance of showing respect for the Buddha's teachings.

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Becoming a Monastic

Windows of opportunity

Learning the Dharma helps set a clear motivation, helping us to see when windows of…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2011

Adapting monastic precepts to culture

Society has changed since the Buddha's time. Examining what precepts would have been given for…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2011

The view of the middle way

Middle way (or Madhyamaka) philosophy: the view of reality free from the extremes of absolutism…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2011

Visualizations and Brahma’s request

Practical advice on how to use visualization practices to overcome hurt, resentment, and guilt from…

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By Incarcerated People

Adjusting to change

An incarcerated person discusses the difficulties he encounters when a change of routine disrupts his…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2011

Anger and selflessness

Examining our speech and the way our mind proliferates. How we grasp at true existence.

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Grounds and Paths

Hearer’s path and nirvana

How to contemplate the kindness of others, and the benefits of doing so. A continuation…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2011

Women in Buddhism: Levels of ordination

Working towards gender equality in Western Buddhism: bringing up issues respectfully.

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