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Guest read Dharma books on the Chenrezig Hall deck.
Teachings

Reading list

An extensive bibliography of resources for further study.

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Group photo from monastic gathering.
Western Buddhist Monastic Gatherings

The 24th Annual Western Buddhist Monastic Gathering

Venerable Thubten Lamsel reports on the 24th annual monastic gathering, which took place at Spirit…

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Pink teddy bear wearing a pink dotted dress.
By Prison Volunteers

The Teddy Bear Project

A surprise gift from an incarcerated person for one of the Abbey's volunteers.

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Group of people at candlelight vigil.
Transforming War and Terrorism

In the face of violence

Two students respond to the recent acts of terrorism and their aftermath.

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Group of meditators.
Vajrasattva

Benefits of the retreat from afar

A student shares about the joy and enthusiasm of a group of practitioners doing the…

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Abbey retreatant studying near the Meditation Hall.
Becoming a Monastic

Advice for someone considering ordination

Venerable Chodron offers advice to an aspiring monastic who asks how to know when it's…

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World religions section of bookstore.
Interfaith Dialogue

Exploring world religions and Buddhism

Recommended reading exploring different religious traditions as they relate to Buddhism.

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A line of tents at Hopeville.
By Prison Volunteers

Karma, confusion and clarity

A prison chaplain reflects on the difficulty of working with incarcerated people and the homeless.

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Venerable Samten with eyes closed while two nuns shave her head.
Western Monastics

Why we need monasticism

Monastics as a bridge between the ancient teachings and the modern world.

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