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Inquiry and faith
We don’t get enlightened simply by having faith but through transforming our mind.
View PostMaking life meaningful
What is the true meaning of our precious human rebirth? Remembering karma and creating the…
View PostChapter 1: Verses 7-36
Encouragement to really make the generation of bodhicitta the foremost thing in our life, leading…
View PostChapter 1: Verses 2-6
The author's intention in composing the text and learning from his humility. The conditions to…
View PostChapter 1: Verse 1
Explanation: there's no irreparable gap between who we are and the goal of Buddhahood. The…
View PostChapter 1: Introduction
Setting the context, motivation and attitude to learn the text. Explaining the Buddhist concept of…
View PostResearch regarding the lineage of bhikshuni ordination
Possibility and validity of introducing bhikshuni ordination into the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
View PostThe prison way of life
A person in prison reflects on how the rules of life in prison run counter…
View PostA new possibility
The importance of having bhikshunis in the world and how bhikshuni ordination can be established…
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