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Venerable Thubten Chodron International full ordination ceremony in Bodh Gaya
A diverse group of monastics from around the world received full ordination, a major step…
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Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vows 18-21
The auxiliary vows to overcome obstacles to the far-reaching attitude of patience and joyous effort.
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Colors of the Dharma
Representatives of a variety of monastic traditions discuss student-teacher relationships, practice, training, the Vinaya, monasteries…
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Julie Rae - Jun 18, 1997
Working for sentient beings
The many ways in which spiritual teachers work for the benefit of all sentient beings.
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Compassion through the dying process
Many issues surround the end of life for caregivers as well as the dying. A…
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How to benefit from Dharma talks
Pithy advice on how to bring forward what we learn from listening to Dharma teachings.
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Suggested reading
A list of recommended books about ordination, the vinaya, and monastic life.
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Bhikshu Tenzin Josh
- Jun 1, 1996
Summary of the sramanera and sramanerika ordination ...
The ceremony of ordination in detail.
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Venerable Karma Lekshe Tsomo Protocol for sangha in the Tibetan tradition
How to remain respectful of other cultures while maintaining the expectations of monastic dress and…
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Upasaka Guy Rom
- Jun 1, 1996
Waiting for the right time
Sometimes it is important to take one's time and develop true motivation before becoming ordained.
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Luminary Temple
- Jun 1, 1996
Writing an autobiography
Some reflections about one's past may support one's decision about ordination.
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