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Sravasti Abbey talks about the COVID-19 pandemic

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A continuing series of Bodhisattva Breakfast Corner talks focusing on how to practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Go to the Sravasti Abbey YouTube Channel playlist for our latest talks on this topic.

Working with Mental Suffering

Venerable Thubten Samten shares how she has worked with the mental suffering of witnessing the ongoing Covid pandemic by applying the teachings on Verse 10 of “The Wheel of Sharp Weapons,” as explained by Venerable Thubten Chodron in her book “Good Karma.”

LIFE AFTER THE PANDEMIC IT DEPENDS ON US

Jointly organized by YBAM, Buddhist Gem Fellowship, Butterworth Lay Buddhist Society and FOSAS.

Living A Happy Life Covid Or Not

Jointly organized by YBAM Penang State Liaison, Buddhist Gem Fellowship and Friends of Sravasti Abbey Singapore.

An Unprecedented Solution

Venerable Thubten Samten reflects on two current events that are bringing her mental pain and offers an unprecedented solution.

Accepting Others with Compassion

Venerable Thubten Jigme reflects on a recent teaching about compassion and acceptance that moved her heart. She leads a meditation to soften our judgment of those who are unwilling to get the Covid-19 vaccination and instead get in touch with compassion for ourselves and others.

COVID-19 – An Examination for the Mind

Venerable Thubten Damcho reflects on Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s teaching to see COVID-19 as an examination for the mind. She recognizes how she fell into personal distress and shares antidotes from the book “An Open-Hearted Life” by Venerable Thubten Chodron and Dr. Russell Kolts.

Closed Again—Here’s Why

Venerable Thubten Jigme explains why the Abbey has closed again following Washington State’s indoor mask mandate that took effect on August 23, 2021. We’ll continue to stay connected online as we do our part to keep everyone safe and healthy.

The Tale of the Quarrelsome Quail

Venerable Thubten Jampa shares a Jataka tale of the quarrelsome quail to encourage us to work together as a world community to overcome the Covid crisis.

Sravasti Abbey Monastics

The monastics of Sravasti Abbey endeavor to live generously through dedicating their lives to the Buddha's teachings, practicing them earnestly, and offering them to others. They live simply, as the Buddha did, and offer a model for society at large, showing that ethical discipline contributes to a morally grounded society. Through actively developing their own qualities of loving-kindness, compassion, and wisdom, the monastics aspire to make Sravasti Abbey a beacon for peace in our conflict-torn world. Learn more about monastic life here...

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