Jan 9, 2017

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Shiney Medication Capsules
On Addiction

The allure of drugs

An incarcerated person examines his relationship with drugs.

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Multi-colored candy in heart-shaped bowl
On Addiction

Addiction

The first steps toward recovery from drug addiction.

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Closeup of Buddha's face.
On Cultivating Wisdom

The sangha in us all

A person in prison uses his understanding of Buddhism to connect with all religions he…

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Man with eyes closed.
Prison Poetry

A glimpse into the ultimate

A powerful meditation on using the mind to shatter illusions.

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Full Ordination for Nuns

The World Buddhist Bhikshuni Association is establis...

The world's first international organization formed by bhikshunis is established in November 2016.

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Full Ordination for Nuns

Presenting the first Global Awards for Outstanding C...

The first Global Awards for Outstanding Contributions of Commended Bhikshunis were awarded by Taiwan’s Chinese…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Equalizing self and others

The method of equalizing self and others for cultivating bodhicitta.

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 5: Verses 438-439

How the 57 faults manifest in daily life, and practicing each of the six perfections…

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Wisdom

Overcoming attachment to identities

Each identity we dismantle is another weight lifted from our shoulders.

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Vajrasattva New Year's Retreat 2016-17

Becoming Vajrasattva

The meaning of the Vajrasattva mantra and visualization, and a discussion about the meaning of…

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