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Ven. Chodron, Ven. Jampa Tsedroen , Ven. Heng-Ching Shih and Ven. Lekshe Tsomo sitting and discussing on a table full of papers.
Tibetan Tradition

A means to achieve bhiksuni ordination

A request to all upholders of the vinaya traditions, to work together to find a…

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Vajrasattva statue
Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2005-06

Remembering to take the medicine

After recognizing that we're the patients and are the ones that are suffering, we can…

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A man sitting on a big rock meditating, huge trees in background.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Seeking peace

Reflections by an incarcerated person on how we are in suffering due to ignorance.

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Ven. Samten, Ven. Tarpa and Ven. Jigme smiling happily.
Theravada Tradition

Ordination: Sakyadhita’s heritage from the Buddha

A look at the importance of and challenges to keeping the Bhikshuni ordination alive.

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Closeup of handwriting on a page in a journal.
On Mindfulness

Right effort, learning, and love

Journalling reveals insights into how the mind spins stories.

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The first frost of snow falls on a Buddha statue in the garden amidst fall foliage.
37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

37 Practices: Verses 22-24

Emptiness - how everything exists by being labeled by mind, and the way we choose…

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Vajrasattva statue
Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2005-06

How are we different from turkeys?

Discussion with retreatants on how we are like turkeys who, through ignorance and attachment, do…

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A hand holding a pen, writing on a piece of paper.
On Cultivating Wisdom

Gibberish

The stability of our thoughts and feelings is just a myth.

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The words: Publish identity in neon lights.
On Cultivating Wisdom

Creating an identity

Contemplating the identity of "me" in the prison system.

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Man sitting on floor, meditating.
On Attachment

Strong attachment to desire

The feelings of a formerly incarcerated person and his gratitude to the Dharma.

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Shot glass with vodka in it
On Addiction

Without a vodka bottle in my hand

Addiction and the wasted opportunities of life.

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Vajrasattva statue
Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2005-06

What are your non-negotiables?

Retreatants discuss what they can't let go of in their lives, and come to realize…

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