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A paper with the wordings: In the end, only kindness matters, stick on window with raindrops.
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2011

The kindness of others

Seeing kindness and repaying with a genuine wish to benefit. Give and let the giving…

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A blue sign with a green color potion in a bottle and the words: Potions for all Afflictions
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2011

Antidotes to the afflictions

As children we were totally dependent on the kindness of others. Seeing that, we become…

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Grounds and Paths

Fundamental and Universal Vehicles

The differences between the Fundamental and Universal Vehicles, and a background to the root text.

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Man with 2 heads scratching his heads
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2011

Discussion on relationships

A look at how emotions arise from within ourselves. We are not responsible for others’…

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Abbey sangha with young adults waiting for Dharma teaching by Venerable Chodron
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2011

Introduction to monastery life

Real spiritual practice is about transforming our minds and letting the teachings influence the way…

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A Buddha statue inside a glass case.
Monastic Life

Vinaya is the best retreat manual

A group of long-term retreatants discover that the Buddha's system of ethical conduct in the…

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Group of monastics and the two anagarikas, standing with Venerable Chodron.
Becoming a Monastic

Donning the robes

One nun's path from being a householder with interest in Buddhism, to spiritual director of…

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Abbey retreatant studying near the Meditation Hall.
Becoming a Monastic

Advice for someone considering ordination

Venerable Chodron offers advice to an aspiring monastic who asks how to know when it's…

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Participants connect during group discussion.
Healing after a Suicide

Healing after suicide

Reflections on sharing the pain of survivors of a loved one's suicide at the 18th…

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