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Venerable Thubten Chodron Monasticism meeting modernity
With Buddhism going global, different cultures and values might influence how we apply the precepts…
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Sangha and community living
Buddha's reasons for establishing a four-fold sangha and the benefits of monastic community living.
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Divisions of selfless: Forms
Summary of division of selfless related to appearances that we can perceive through senses and…
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Why are we not happy?
Considering how a monastic life style can be a powerful method helping to subdue afflictions.
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Turning the wheel of Dharma
A continuing narration of the Buddha's life and how his story parallels our own lives.
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Seeking liberation
Examining what is deep in our hearts that we cannot ignore and want to live…
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Motivation and community
How to cultivate a motivation of compassion and kindness for others while living in community.
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Venerable Thubten Jampa Value of a supportive community for monastic training
Venerable Jampa (while still Anagarika Dani Meritz) writes about how living in the Abbey community…
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