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Venerable Thubten Chodron Importance of precepts
Keeping precepts protects us from negative actions and spurs us to develop wisdom rather than…
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Establishing a direction for reviving bhikshuni ordi...
Highlighting the direction for reviving the bhikshuni vow and driving consensus amongst several Buddhist communities.
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Precepts and their background
Benefits of taking precepts, seeing the teacher as the Buddha, and etiquette between lay practitioners,…
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History of the sangha
The purpose of living in community. The evolution of the sangha and the establishment of…
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The sense of “I” is the source of all pr...
An ordained life: a lamrim meditation on our daily life.
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Incarcerated people A quilt of compassion
Bodhisattvas constantly work to end the suffering of others; even in prison, one can practice…
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Monastic life
Taking ordination is easy, keeping it is hard. It is being intent on virtue.
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Wholesome or unwholesome seeds
Making a conscious decision to plant wholesome seeds in the mind.
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Seeking liberation while in prison
Lama Zopa Rinpoche comments on the karmic connection those who work with incarcerated people must…
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Valuable lesson learned
Responding to a situation or problem without anger or attachment but with compassion in order…
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