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The six harmonies
The temporary goal of a monastic is to create a community that facilitates practice, so…
View PostSufferings of cyclic existence
A realistic look at the defects of cyclic existence and the determination to be free.
View PostThe “Ratnapala Sutta”
Buddha's disciple foremost in faith who, with pure motivation, looked with wisdom at cyclic existence…
View PostGradual path to enlightenment
A condensed explanation of the lamrim, the gradual path to enlightenment.
View PostPrecepts and vows
Monastics and lay practitioners take different levels of precepts. The benefits of taking and keeping…
View PostChoice and changing
A courageous look at the selfish mind and the suffering it creates in life.
View PostThe truth of dukkha
Exploration of the first noble truth, the truth of dukkha: recognizing the defects of samsara,…
View PostQuestions for group discussions
How to prepare for monastic ordination. Reflecting on motivation, dealing with difficulties.
View PostUnderstanding our situation
The four noble truths as the foundation on which the entire path can be both…
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