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108 Verses: Verses 1-6
How great compassion is central to the practice and guides the practitioners through the full…
View PostVesak and the Buddha’s life
The story behind Vesak, the holiest day of the year for Buddhists, and how we…
View PostUncovering inner beauty
A young adult week participant reflects on how he grew in self-confidence by connecting authentically…
View PostLiving an authentic life
Overcoming afflictions enables us to stop living under their control, and to gain clarity and…
View PostKarma 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.
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