Exploring Monastic Life 2009

Sutras on how monastic life fosters ethical discipline, concentration, harmony, and trust.

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Silhouette of monastic standing on beach.
Exploring Monastic Life 2009

The noble search

A realistic view of monastic life; commentaries on sutras. How taking vows, engaging in ethical…

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Group of smiling Abbey monastics.
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The benefits of community life

There is nothing wrong with enjoying the happiness of this life: it is attachment to…

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Thangka image of the Buddha.
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The Buddha’s enlightenment

Learning from Buddha's example to seek the truth with no compromise and practice diligently, as…

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The Greater Discourse on the “Lion’s Roar Sutt...

Don't waste your time practicing ascetiscism, but do develop the fortitude to practice. Making the…

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Samsaric pleasures and developing concentration

Seeking pleasant feelings and avoiding pain are due to ignorance of the nature of self…

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Monastic walking down path toward bright sun.
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The purpose of developing concentration

The importance of remembering the Buddha's qualities, observing ethical conduct, and not taking the teachings…

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Monk meditating.
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The “Brahmajala Sutta” and monastic prec...

Right behavior is a foundation to develop wisdom and great compassion. A description of three…

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Silhouette of a monastic meditating.
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The Greater Discourse on the “Simile of the He...

One can easily become satisfied with lesser spiritual goals and miss out on seeking the…

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Venerables Samten and Jampa walking together.
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Honesty and trust

Dangers of giving others more trust than they can bear and the importance of having…

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Venerable Chodron visiting with an Abbey guest.
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Kassapa Discourses: Guarding the mind

If we have self-restraint, there is less danger of breaking the precepts. We stay mentally…

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Monastics sitting together.
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Kassapa Discourses: Admonishment

The community is spurred by examples of people who practice well. Helping people restrain from…

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