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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Sravasti Abbey Chants
Chants done throughout the day and as part of formal practice sessions recorded by the Sravasti Abbey monastic community. Also includes explanations of the visualisations and contemplations to do while chanting.
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Sravasti Abbey Monastics General advice for Dharma practice
Reflecting on the purpose and meaning of our precious human li...
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Advice for beginner meditators
A listing of teachings and videos for those new to Buddhist me...
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Sravasti Abbey Monastics Comments and reflections on the Vinaya Training Cour...
I saw the purpose of this course in a much bigger context: so that the…
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Repentance chant
The repentance chant that is part of the bimonthly monastic confession ceremony.
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Incense offering chant
The incense offering that opens monastic rites in the Chinese Buddhist tradition.
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Purpose of a monastery
A discussion on ways in which the structure of monastery life serves to transform our…
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General advice for Dharma practice
Reflecting on the purpose and meaning of our precious human life and remembering the central…
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More advice for beginner meditators
Helpful advice on dealing with critical thoughts, thoughts about the past or future, balancing concentration…
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Advice for beginner meditators
A listing of teachings and videos for those new to Buddhist meditation.
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Our capacity for kindness
Cultivating compassion for specific groups of people and how this inner work transforms our everyday…
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Verse 82: Impulsiveness
On how conscientiousness and forethought contribute to beneficial behavior, whereas impulsiveness only brings about the…
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A dialogue about ordination
An Abbey resident, considering ordination, talks to a nun about what changes after one ordains.
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Review: Meditating on the mind
Members of the Abbey community go over questions 5-9 of the second quiz on the…
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