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The situation of Western monastics
A statement to His Holiness the Dalai Lama illustrating the difference between Asian and Western…
View PostLiving the Dharma
The importance of studying the teachings and meditating on them, making the Dharma central to…
View PostBringing a psychological perspective to the Dharma
A nun trained as a psychologist discusses mental health issues that may arise while studying…
View PostHow to rely on a spiritual friend
A description of the relationship between teacher and student, and how important it is to…
View PostFinding our way
A reflection on the Dharma, working with afflictions, self-esteem, ordination, and living within the precepts.…
View PostSomething about Zen
From the Rochester Zen center, an ordained female priest goes to Japan to study with…
View PostThe nuns in Korea
Australian-born nun in a South Korean nunnery discusses becoming a nun, a nun's life, and…
View PostA nun in exile: From Tibet to India
A Tibetan-born nun emigrates out of Chinese-occupied territory to South India, where she is instrumental…
View PostRestoring an ancient tradition
A nun describes her experience being accepted and integrating into a Mainland Chinese community of…
View PostBlossoming in Plum Village
A nun discusses entering the 5-year monastic training with the core community at Thich Nhat…
View PostThe Theravada sangha goes west
The birth of a Thai Monastery in England. How the female community created a new…
View PostLife in Gampo Abbey—Western style
A description of the practices and commitments of the residents of Gampo Abbey.
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