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 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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My time in prison
A Sravasti Abbey volunteer confronts his preconceptions on what prison life is like.
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Sravasti Abbey talks about the COVID-19 pandemic
A continuing series of Bodhisattva Breakfast Corner talks focusing on how to practice during the…
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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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Connecting women scientists and Buddhist nuns
A physics professor shares about her experience teaching Tibetan Buddhist nuns as part of the…
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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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