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Buddhist education for nuns in Western countries
The ordination and education of nuns in Western countries; Sravasti Abbey as a proving ground…
View PostOverwhelmed?
We can feel overwhelmed by events or we can feel enthusiastic to solve them. Much…
View PostReview: Equalizing and exchanging self and others
A review of the practices of cultivating equanimity and equalizing and exchanging self and others.
View PostThe noble eightfold path
How the noble eightfold path is organized under the three higher trainings; practices related to…
View PostRelying on the teacher
What it means to rely on our spiritual mentors and the many benefits of doing…
View PostWhy we need a teacher
The reasons we need a spiritual mentor and the importance of cultivating our own motivations…
View PostQualities of the student
The qualities of a good disciple as well as the benefits and ways of serving…
View PostThe benefits of having a teacher
How we benefit from the great kindness of our teachers and how to cultivate the…
View PostFinding our spiritual guide
Why we need a spiritual mentor, the qualities to look for, and how to go…
View PostAdvantages of cherishing others
The advantages of cherishing others, what it means to cherish others, and how to view…
View PostThe Dharma works
It is freeing to realize that happiness does not depend on what material possessions we…
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