Benefits of ordination
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Jangtse Choje (Gyume Khensur) Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche -
Exploring Monastic Life 2006
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Aug 19, 2006
Jangtse Choje (Gyume Khensur) Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche 
Exploring Monastic Life 2006 
Aug 19, 2006 Jangtse Choje (Gyume Khensur) Rinpoche gave this talk to those who attended the second Exploring Monastic Life program.
The benefits of ordination
- Incredible merit is created all the time
- The freedom to dedicate one’s life completely to Dharma
- Seeing the benefits of living in pure ethical conduct by studying and reflecting on the teachings
EML 2006: Ordination 01 (download)
Questions and answers
- Meditating on the lamrim includes all of Buddha’s teachings and should be continued one’s whole life
- Being clear and stable in one’s decision, whether that’s to ordain or remain a layperson
- Thinking realistically in the long term to develop a stable motivation, not expecting short-term results
- The three circles, the responsibilities of a monastic: service, study, concentration
EML 2006: Ordination 02 (download)
