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Venerable Thubten Chodron The truth of dukkha
Exploration of the first noble truth, the truth of dukkha: recognizing the defects of samsara,…
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Questions for group discussions
How to prepare for monastic ordination. Reflecting on motivation, dealing with difficulties.
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Understanding our situation
The four noble truths as the foundation on which the entire path can be both…
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Incarcerated people Letting go of guilt and shame
Overcoming guilt and shame by cultivating loving kindness for oneself first and then expanding it…
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Alex Berzin Bhikshuni vinaya and ordination lineages
A summary report by Alex Berzin of the 2007 International Congress on the Women's Role…
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Women in the sangha
Reflections on the First International Congress on Buddhist Women’s Role in the Sangha in Hamburg,…
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Calvin Malone The path and the garden
C. M. reflects on the effects on his practice of time spent gardening. Any work…
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Andrea Miller - Jul 22, 2007
Full ordination for women
An interview with Buddhadharma about full ordination for women and the conference in Hamburg 2007.
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Bhikshuni ordination in the Tibetan tradition
Support of the establishment of bhikshuni ordination in the Tibetan tradition.
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Daishin, big mind
We can embrace our experiences, whether difficult or pleasant, in a way that is neither…
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Multi-tradition ordination (short version)
Detailed research establishing a precedent in Tibet where ordination was given together by monks from…
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