May 25, 2016

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Young people knead bread together in the Sravasti Abbey kitchen.
Mindful Eating

Verses after meals

An explanation of the mantras done after meals and dedication prayers for all beings.

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On Taking Illness Onto the Path

Recognizing our inner beauty

Abbey volunteer Heather Duchscher shares how meeting the Dharma helped her to overcome her eating…

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On Taking Illness Onto the Path

Healing the body, mind, and world

Dietician Bob Wilson shares how making healthy choices has healed his body and mind, enabling…

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Young people knead bread together in the Sravasti Abbey kitchen.
Mindful Eating

Dedication verses

Why it's important to dedicate to never be separated from the Triple Gem, and a…

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Love and Self-esteem

Genuine self-confidence

Self-confidence is the opposite of self-centeredness. As women, we should be secure in our commitments…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Points on karma and purification using the four forces

Turning from nonvirtue to virtue. Points of interest on karma and how to purify nonvirtuous…

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Young people knead bread together in the Sravasti Abbey kitchen.
Mindful Eating

Offering our food

A continuing commentary on the verses for offering food to the Three Jewels.

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 3: Verses 246-258

Nagarjuna's advice to a king on benefiting others can be used to develop generosity and…

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Young people knead bread together in the Sravasti Abbey kitchen.
Mindful Eating

Homage to the Three Jewels

An explanation of the verses of homage done in the food offering in the Tibetan…

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Young people knead bread together in the Sravasti Abbey kitchen.
Mindful Eating

Eating mindfully

A continuation of the commentary on five ways to think in order to make eating…

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Young people knead bread together in the Sravasti Abbey kitchen.
Mindful Eating

Eating with gratitude

A commentary on the first two of the five contemplations before meals from the Chinese…

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