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Venerable Thubten Chodron A bhikshuni’s view
A brief overview of how Buddhist monastic traditions spread and adapt to new cultures.
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Sister Donald Corcoran - Sep 30, 1991
A Benedictine’s view
A Catholic nun's perspective on world monastic traditions and her own spiritual journey.
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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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Objects of refuge
Why take refuge? The meaning of refuge, the objects of refuge, and the relevance of…
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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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Meditation on death
Understanding the importance of contemplating death for the Buddhist practitioner, using the nine-step meditation on…
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Detaching from the eight worldly concerns
Learning to counter attachment to the eight worldly concerns by examining the 10 innermost jewels…
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Disadvantages of not thinking of death
Considering the disadvantages of not thinking about death motivates us to make use of this…
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Cultivating our motivation
The three levels of motivation as a key to understanding the Buddhist path.
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Obtaining a precious human life
The purpose and meaning of a precious human life, and the difficulty of obtaining such…
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