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Honesty and trust
Dangers of giving others more trust than they can bear and the importance of having…
View PostThe Greater Discourse on the “Simile of the He...
One can easily become satisfied with lesser spiritual goals and miss out on seeking the…
View PostThe “Brahmajala Sutta” and monastic conduct
Among the roles of the monastic is to serve the community by teaching the Dharma…
View PostThe “Brahmajala Sutta” and monastic prec...
Right behavior is a foundation to develop wisdom and great compassion. A description of three…
View PostThe purpose of developing concentration
The importance of remembering the Buddha's qualities, observing ethical conduct, and not taking the teachings…
View PostGiving our virtue
How training the mind to become familiar with giving increases our generosity and the importance…
View PostSamsaric pleasures and developing concentration
Seeking pleasant feelings and avoiding pain are due to ignorance of the nature of self…
View PostThe Greater Discourse on the “Lion’s Roar Sutt...
Don't waste your time practicing ascetiscism, but do develop the fortitude to practice. Making the…
View PostWhere is your sky?
An educator discusses how nuns can continue learning throughout their lives.
View PostThe Buddha’s enlightenment
Learning from Buddha's example to seek the truth with no compromise and practice diligently, as…
View PostThe benefits of community life
There is nothing wrong with enjoying the happiness of this life: it is attachment to…
View PostThe noble search
A realistic view of monastic life; commentaries on sutras. How taking vows, engaging in ethical…
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