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Applying the teachings
Discussion: working with the mind, skillful ways of using refuge. Reflection on why we are…
View PostFortitude of practicing the Dharma
Going through physical and mental hardships during our Dharma practice by cultivating patience.
View PostSharing challenges of practice
Questions from retreatants on dealing with distraction and habitual reactions. Working with dreams in a…
View PostFortitude of enduring suffering
Continuing with the explanation of the practice of non-retaliation, and the second type of fortitude…
View PostRetreat questions and discussion
A discussion session on retreat issues such as visualization, counting mantra, and working with hindrances…
View PostRight intention in starting retreat
Getting ready to go into retreat with the right motivation, understanding and expectation.
View PostMeaning and benefits of fortitude
The types of beings to help and what help should we offer to them. Understanding…
View PostDisappointment and delight—the eight worldly c...
Confronting the eight worldly concerns will transform our attachments and emotional afflictions into happiness and…
View PostBecoming a Western Buddhist nun
How Buddhist monastic ordination is becoming established in the West.
View PostBringing the Dharma to the Middle East
A conversation on Buddha's teachings coming to Israel, developing daily and personal practices.
View PostSpiritual growth in daily life
A Korean nun studying transpersonal psychology brings her questions about the Mahayana practice to Venerable…
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