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Karma and decision-making
Understanding karma shapes the decisions that we make regarding our body, speech and mind.
View PostRebirth, karma and emptiness
The relationship between the body and mind according to the Buddhist worldview, and an introduction…
View PostHow to do the prostration practice
The first of three talks introducing the purification practice of making prostrations to each of…
View PostThe meaning and purpose of renunciation
Examining our experiences through the lens of the Buddha's teachings will give rise to a…
View PostCreating harmony with others
How cultivating transparency and humility as part of our Dharma practice can create harmonious relationships…
View PostLiving on automatic versus living from our heart
Taking the time to reflect on what it means to be happy. How, influenced by…
View PostA community based on shared values
How Sravasti Abbey was established as a community based on Dharma values and principles.
View PostCultivating love and compassion
Questions and answers regarding anger and merit, followed by a talk focused on developing love…
View PostConference on gelong-ma ordination
Results of the third seminar of vinaya scholars meeting in Dharamsala, India, to discuss the…
View PostThe judgmental mind
A discussion about our judgmental tendencies and as well as how to deal with the…
View PostA seminar to be organised by the Department of Relig...
This paper is a summary of much of the research done on the bhikshuni ordination…
View PostDeeply committed to freedom
An incarcerated person writes about the choice we make each day: to rise above our…
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