Sep 30, 2013
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The legality of bhikkhunī ordination
Looking at the legal issues surrounding the revival of full ordination for nuns.
View PostGiving up clinging to this life
Thinking about the reality of impermanence and death helps us let go of our strong…
View PostUntainted meditation
Meditation is needed to overcome afflictions, but it can easily become tainted by mundane concerns.
View PostOffering the universe
Offering the mandala (everything wonderful in the universe) to Chenrezig and requesting inspiration and blessings.
View PostBringing harmony to the workplace
How to integrate the Dharma into our work lives by setting a good motivation, being…
View PostBranches of increasing merit
We can make our merit flourish by rejoicing in others' merit and perfectly dedicating it…
View PostHearing, thinking, meditating
Hearing, thinking about, and meditating on the Dharma to overcome the four clingings.
View PostDependent arising in the sadhana
The seven-limb prayer and emptiness meditation in the context of the Chenrezig sadhana.
View PostBase of pure ethics
Ethics, the basis of Dharma practice, can become tainted by the eight worldly concerns.
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