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Three refuges chant
Text and audio recording of the Refuge and Dedication chanting practice done at Sravasti Abbey.
View PostChants before and after teachings
Prayers before and after teachings chanted by the Sravasti Abbey Sangha.
View PostHomage to the 21 Taras
An homage to Tara and chant recorded by the Sravasti Abbey monastics in 2010.
View PostVerses after lunch
Dedicating the merit for our food offering, wishing for all beings to be happy and…
View PostVerses before meals
Pausing before meals and reflecting on the kindness of those who provide our food helps…
View PostA Song of the Four Mindfulnesses
These verses serve as a reminder to let go of critical thoughts, cultivate compassion, and…
View PostEmptiness of phenomena
How phenomena are designated by thought. Anger is presented as an example to show that…
View PostCleansing the mind of ignorance
How wisdom can overpower ignorance and eliminate it, but it cannot get rid of our…
View PostConventional and clear light mind
A teaching on the reasons why the afflictions can be eliminated, that the mind is…
View PostParent-child relationships
How expectations and misconceptions can lead to difficulties in parent-child relationships.
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