Shiksamana Posadha and Other Rites
Rites and precepts for training nuns from the Dharmaguptaka Vinaya with commentary on the precepts. This text is best read by Buddhist monastics.
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If you do not preserve and keep the precepts, how will you realize Buddha nature? Although all sentient beings have Buddha nature, to realize it you must begin by keeping the precepts. As a result of realizing Buddha nature, you will attain unsurpassed awakening.
Overview of contents
Life as a Western Buddhist Nun Conference 1996
The contents below were published in the book Blossoms of the Dharma: Living as a Buddhist Nun.
Front Matter
- Message to the Life as a Western Buddhist Nun Conference by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
- Foreword by Sylvia Boorstein
- Prologue by Elizabeth Napper
- Preface by Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron
- Introduction by Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron
Section I. History and Monastic Discipline
- The History of Buddhist Monasticism and Its Western Adaptation by Bhikshuni Lekshe Tsomo
- The History of the Bhikkhuni Sangha by Dr Chatsumarn Kabilsingh
- A Practical Approach to Vinaya by Bhikshuni Jampa Tsedroen
Section II. Living As A Buddhist Nun
- Life In Gampo Abbey—Western Style by Bhikshuni Tsultrim Palmo
- The Theravada Sangha Goes West: The Story of Amaravati by Ajahn Sundara
- Blossoming In Plum Village by Bhikshuni Tenzin Namdrol
- Restoring An Ancient Tradition: The Life of Nuns in Modern Mainland China by Bhikshuni Ngawang Chodron
- A Nun In Exile: From Tibet to Mundgod by Sramanerika Thubten Lhatso
- A Strong Tradition Adapting to Change: The Nuns in Korea by Chi-Kwang Sunim
- Something About Zen by Mitra Bishop Sensei
Section III. The Nuns’ Teaching
- Finding Our Way by Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron
- How to Rely on a Spiritual Friend by Bhikshuni Jampa Chokyi
- Bringing A Psychological Perspective to the Dharma by Bhikshuni Wendy Finster
- Living the Dharma by Khandro Rinpoche
Appendices
- The Situation of Western Monastics by Bhikshuni Tenzin Palmo
- Audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama
- Glossary
- Further Reading