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Western Buddhist nuns in the Tibetan tradition
Venerable Chodron explores the history of Buddhist nuns in the West through her own experiences, culminating in the founding of Sravasti Abbey.
Wealth is fraught with problems
Shantideva’s verses describe the lengths we go to obtain wealth, sex, and possessions, and the suffering this ultimately brings.
The body is not beautiful
Commentary on verses that help to see the body more objectively in order to counter the distraction of attachment which interferes with meditation.
Prasangika-Madhyamaka tenets: Part 4
Explanation of the Prasangika assertions about the mind and the selflessness of persons and phenomena.
The importance of consistency
How we can cultivate consistency and authenticity in our practice of compassion.
Meditation on consistency in compassion
A guided meditation on how to cultivate consistency in our practice of compassion by reflecting on the hindrances to the practice of compassion.
The foulness of the body
To counter desire for the body, Shantideva gives us verses to pull back the veil of exaggeration to see the body’s real nature.
Invasive weeds of the mind
Venerable Dekyi compares working in the Abbey’s gardens to cultivating the wisdom and compassion of a mind attuned to the Dharma.
The skeleton in the body
Commentary to verses 41-47 of Shantideva’s Chapter 8. Reflecting on the nature of the body to counter the distraction of sexual desire.
Prasangika-Madhyamaka tenets: Part 3
Explanation of the Prasangika-Madhyamaka assertions on valid cognizers.
Nirvana in the Pali tradition
Continuing teaching from Chapter 11, covering non-abiding nirvana and nirvana as the cessation of duhkha and it’s origins.
