The past and future of the bhikshuni sangha in the West
Venerable Thubten Chodron 
Life at Sravasti Abbey 
Nov 23, 2018 A talk give to The Corporate Body of the Buddha Educational Foundation in Taipei, Taiwan (ROC). In English with Chinese Translation.
- Preserving and passing the Dharma teachings to future generations
- The bhikshuni sangha in west from a personal perspective
- The importance of a monastery and monastics for the existence of the Dharma
- Establishing Sravasti Abbey and a Western sangha community
- The vision for the future of Sravasti Abbey
- The relationship of the Abbey and the lay community
- Strength in the diversity of the Abbey community
- Questions
- What are the differences between monastics living in community and those on their own?
- Are there any other bhikshuni monestaries in the USA?
- Do you have texts translated for the sangha?
- Do you have tips for teaching the Dharma when speaking at colleges?
- In this degenerate time does the sangha have responsibility in upholding the Dharma?
- How do we develop a sense of confidence in our ability to attain full awakening?
The past and future of the bhikshuni sangha in the West (download)
Venerable Thubten Chodron
Venerable Chodron emphasizes the practical application of Buddha’s teachings in our daily lives and is especially skilled at explaining them in ways easily understood and practiced by Westerners. She is well known for her warm, humorous, and lucid teachings. She was ordained as a Buddhist nun in 1977 by Kyabje Ling Rinpoche in Dharamsala, India, and in 1986 she received bhikshuni (full) ordination in Taiwan. Read her full bio.
