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Living as a Western monastic
A short article that examines the hurdles in going for ordination and living as a…
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Buddha’s life and Mahayana
Reflecting on Buddha's life on Vesak Day. Qualities of a bodhisattva as an inspiration in…
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The Bhikshuni Order in Theravada Sri Lanka
Relevance and importance of Bhikshunis for Buddhadharma and society.
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Benefits of taking refuge
Taking refuge brings us closer to the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.
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The kindness of others
The third of three talks given at a retreat on how to cultivate compassion. Further…
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Developing compassion
The second of three talks given at a retreat on how to cultivate compassion. Learning…
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Developing equanimity
The first of three talks given at a retreat on how to cultivate compassion. The…
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The meaning of precepts
The beginning of the path to enlightenment is the taking of precepts.
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Guidelines after taking refuge
Integrating the practice of taking refuge and keeping precepts into daily life, and the benefits…
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Kitchen Dharma
A person in prison explores opportunities to practice the Dharma in difficult living and working…
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Regarding the bhikshuni order in Tibetan Buddhism
An interview on bhikshuni ordination in Tibetan Buddhist, benefits of having bhikshuni in all Buddhist…
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