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Venerable Thubten Chodron A bhikshuni’s view
A brief overview of how Buddhist monastic traditions spread and adapt to new cultures.
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Sister Donald Corcoran - Sep 30, 1991
Sister Donald Corcoran A Benedictine’s view
A Catholic nun's perspective on world monastic traditions and her own spiritual journey.
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Disadvantages of not thinking of death
Considering the disadvantages of not thinking about death motivates us to make use of this…
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The fortunes of a precious human life
Examining the 10 richnesses of a precious human life and how to meditate properly on…
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Advantages of relying on a teacher
The eight advantages of relying on a spiritual teacher.
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Visualizing the merit field and offering the seven-l...
How to set up the meditation session by doing the refuge visualization, contemplating the four…
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Obtaining offerings properly and setting the right p...
Further instruction on how to make offerings, and a commentary on the third preparatory practice:…
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Preparing the meditation space and making offerings
Instructions on the first two preparatory practices for a meditation session: (1) cleaning the room…
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A pilgrimage to Tibet
An inspiring and sad pilgrimage to the ancient land of Tibet in 1987.
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