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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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New perspective
An incarcerated person strives for equanimity even in difficult circumstances.
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Suggesting a collaboration for the purpose of reachi...
Importance of discussion amongst various Buddhist communities to reform the rules for bhikshuni ordination.
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Bodhisattva vows
A person in prison describes the effects on his life after taking bodhisattva vows.
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Practice and our mind
A person in prison contemplates his vow to benefit all sentient beings.
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Riding the roller coaster
Daily practice helps us recognize the problems that our mind creates for us.
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Antidotes to afflictions
Definitions, disadvantages and antidotes for key afflictions: attachment, anger, jealousy, and arrogance.
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