Oct 28, 2011

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Western Buddhist Monastic Gatherings

Building community the monastic way

Monastics of different traditions discussed the importance of harmonious community life and ways in which…

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hadakshari Lokeshvara on gold cloth.
Speaking Wisely and Kindly

Disadvantages of criticizing bodhisattvas

Cultivating compassion by differentiating between the person and his or her actions.

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Grounds and Paths

Mahayana path of preparation

Explanation of the four divisions of the path of preparation and how a practitioner progresses…

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How Rebirth Works

Rebirth and impermanence

What exactly is it that goes from life to life? How is it that everyone…

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How Rebirth Works

Some questions on rebirth

Responses to questions about rebirth from participants of the SAFE (Sravasti Abbey Friends Education) program.

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On Taking Illness Onto the Path

A tale of woe becomes a tale of kindness and refuge

A student writes about his experiences after being injured in a rock-climbing accident. Venerable Thubten…

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Grounds and Paths

Advantages of bodhicitta

Re-examining the advantages of bodhicitta and developing bodhicitta through the seven-point cause and effect method.

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A gril sitting at the summit of the tallest dune at sunset
On Cultivating Virtue

Reflecting on precious human life

When we contemplate the freedoms and fortunes we have in our lives, we learn not…

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Grounds and Paths

Mahayana path of accumulation

Commentary on the Mahayana path of accumulation and the levels bodhicitta.

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Forgiveness

Kindness and forgiveness

Forgiving is an act of letting go of our own anger. We cultivate compassion by…

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Cover of Taming the Mind.
Taming the Mind

Importance of motivation in Buddhist practice

The benefit of setting a virtuous motivation when waking and reviewing our actions at the…

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