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Guest read Dharma books on the Chenrezig Hall deck.
Teachings

Reading list

An extensive bibliography of resources for further study.

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Tibetan nuns discussing physics experiments in class.
Science and Buddhism

American professor teaches physics to Tibetan nuns

Physics professor Nicole Ackerman (now Venerable Thubten Rinchen) writes about her experience teaching science to…

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Books

Origin and spread of the Buddha’s doctrine

An excerpt from "Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions" exploring the similarities and differences within Buddhist…

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Cover of The Controversy on Bhikkhuni Ordination.
Theravada Tradition

The controversy on bhikkhunī ordination

A detailed look at the arguments for and against the revival of bhikkhunī ordination in…

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Venerable Chodron, smiling, receiving alms from a young boy.
Western Monastics

How precious is monastic community

The conditions for a stable monastic community, where beginners can train, are extremely rare and…

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Times Square
On Attachment

Circus

The overwhelming effect of social media and technology, making one's daily life feel like a…

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On Overcoming Anger

Reflections on anger

Stories from incarcerated people about their struggles with anger and other afflictions.

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Brother and sister walking together down country road.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Joshua

An incarcerated person describes her relationship with her brother and the love they share.

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An informal discussion: Venerable Tenzin Kacho, Venerable Thubten Chodron, Venerable Wu Yin, Venerable Jendy, Venerable Heng-ching.
Tibetan Tradition

Multi-tradition ordination (long version)

Detailed research establishing a precedent in Tibet where ordination was given together by monks from…

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A man wearing a brain cap with alot of wires attached to it.
Science and Buddhism

Brain training: The effects of meditation on the brain

Feel measurably happier, improve self-awareness and concentration through meditative training.

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Sister Leslie, smiling.
Interfaith Dialogue
  • Placeholder Image Sister Leslie Lund, OCDH, Carmelite Sisters of Mary

Christ the divine physician sadhana

A Carmelite hermit nun shares her perspective on incorporating a Buddhist practice.

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On Overcoming Anger

My tiger

Old tiger, new face. It is the mind, not the environment, that makes the difference.

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