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Venerable Chodron with Lin QingXiu
On Taking Illness Onto the Path

Practicing in the face of cancer

A student shares how she practiced the Dharma while going through chemotherapy for leukemia and…

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Group of monastics at the 2013 WBMG.
Western Monastics

Whatever happened to the monastic Sangha?

Examining the role of monastics in Western culture, especially as torch-bearers of the Dharma.

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A group of women waiting for a group therapy session to begin.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Scars and catharsis

An incarcerated person is asked to confront the results of his actions.

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Portrait of Venerable Chodron
Dharma in Action

In conversation with Venerable Thubten Chodron

An interview on topics such as inter-religious dialogue and how humankind can be united through…

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Thangka image of Vajrasattva.
Vajrasattva

Path of purification: Daily practice

Investigating the benefits of daily spiritual practice, taking refuge and precepts, as well as an…

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Shantideva image in ground mineral pigment on silk.
Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 1: Verses 2-6

The author's intention in composing the text and learning from his humility. The conditions to…

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Bhikshuni and bhikshunis walking in 2 rows, with lay person spreading flowers on the path.
Tibetan Tradition

Research regarding the lineage of bhikshuni ordination

Possibility and validity of introducing bhikshuni ordination into the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

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Vajrasattva statue
Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2005-06

What to do after retreat

Advice on how to take what was learned during retreat into life, and how to…

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Vajrasattva statue
Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2005-06

What are your non-negotiables?

Retreatants discuss what they can't let go of in their lives, and come to realize…

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Vajrasattva statue
Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2005-06

Once you start, never stop

Bowing to anyone who creates merit and practices good conduct; a look at what hell…

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The first frost of snow falls on a Buddha statue in the garden amidst fall foliage.
37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

37 Practices: Verses 7-9

The relationship with our spiritual mentor is the most important one in our life. An…

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