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Silhouette of person and bird flying against pink sunrise.
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Spiritual practice transforms us

Enlightenment is not a static state of mind, but rather a dynamic, transformative experience that…

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Venerable Chodron with Venerable Tsedroen and other nuns.
Monastic Life

Relevance of Vinaya in modern circumstances

A description of the Vinaya and the many instructions it contains on daily life, followed…

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Monastics at the Abbey, chanting.
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Qualities of the Three Jewels

The qualities of the Three Jewels in which we take refuge: the Buddha's enlightening influence,…

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Black and white image of a Buddha statue.
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Qualities of a Buddha’s mind

Wisdom and compassion are the two basic qualities of a Buddha's mind.

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A group of Buddhist and Catholic nuns visiting the Abbey.
Interfaith Dialogue

Comparing and contrasting views

A comparison of religious views to support interfaith practice.

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Venerables Tarpa, Saldon, and Chodron standing outside in the lower Abbey meadow.
Interfaith Dialogue

A bhikshuni’s view

A brief overview of how Buddhist monastic traditions spread and adapt to new cultures.

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Stained glass image of Benedictine nuns.
Interfaith Dialogue

A Benedictine’s view

A Catholic nun's perspective on world monastic traditions and her own spiritual journey.

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A painting of Shakyamuni Buddha teaching to monastics.
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A Buddha’s body and speech

Knowing about the qualities and skills of a Buddha's body and speech can aid us…

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Shrine of a large Tibetan Buddha.
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Qualities of a Buddha

The Buddha's teachings are a reliable guide for our spiritual path.

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Venerables Semkye and Chonyi preparing offerings in front of the Abbey altar.
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Objects of refuge

Why take refuge? The meaning of refuge, the objects of refuge, and the relevance of…

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Deteriorating Buddha statue at the Abbey pet cemetary.
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The lower realms

An in-depth look at the lower realms, the causes for rebirth there, and the benefits…

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Meditations on impermanence and death

Explanation of the gross and subtle impermanence, and followed by detailed instruction on how to…

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