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Meditation on how anger distorts our perception of o...
Meditation on how anger affects our view of others.
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Equanimity meditation with commentary
Examining our attitudes toward others to develop equanimity.
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Review of the value and intent of monastic life
Reviewing the value and intent of monastic life, from Chapter 5.
View PostGuided meditation on examining anger
Meditation on examining the experience of anger and how it affects us.
View PostReview of the benefits of monastic precepts
Reviewing the second half of Chapter 4, covering benefits of keeping Pratimoksha vows, avoiding intoxicants,…
View PostHigher training in ethical conduct
Questioning why we engage in ethical conduct, and reviewing the first three sections in Chapter…
View PostConducive conditions to develop serenity
Explaining the six essential conditions necessary for developing serenity in retreat, drawing from Indian and…
View PostThe importance of developing serenity
Covering a descriptive definition of serenity, and explaining some of the many benefits of developing…
View PostThe joy of monastic discipline
Explaining the beautiful prayer on monastic discipline written by His Holiness the Dalia Lama in…
View PostAdvice for monastics
Explaning the section of advice for Monastics, teaching from Chapter 5.
View PostMeditation on developing equanimity
Guided meditation to develop an even-minded attitude without bias.
View PostFull ordination for women
Giving an overview and brief history of full ordination for women in the Buddhist Vinaya…
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