Oct 2, 2014

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Candle offering to small statue of Chenrezig.
Chenrezig

Connecting with compassion

How important it is to acknowledge past mistakes and harms done in order to truly…

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A group of smiling teens at the Abbey.
For Young People

Seven tips for a happy life

Wise advice for living a happier life, setting priorities and cultivating an expansive motivation and…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 60: A pure land of joy

The supreme peace of liberation. Also, what it means to practice and dedicate for rebirth…

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Cover of book 'Dakini Power'.
Western Monastics

Women in Western Buddhism

An excerpt from Dakini Power: Twelve Extraordinary Women Shaping the Transmission of Tibetan Buddhism in…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 59: Empty-handed in samsara

We weaken ourselves and wind up with nothing of value when we only chase after…

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Cover of Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions
Books

The Buddha’s teachings

Preface to "Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions," highlighting the central tenets of Buddhist beliefs and…

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