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About Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin

Brief biography of vinaya master Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin whose commentary on the Bhikshuni pratimoksha…

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Faith based on reason

His Holiness the Dalai Lama's foreword to "Buddhism for Beginners," emphasizing the importance of cultivating…

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Monastic life: a living tradition

The story behind "Choosing Simplicity," a commentary by vinaya master Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin on…

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Preparing for Ordination

Vorbereitung fur die Ordination

Reflektionen für Westler, die eine monastische Ordination in der tibetisch-buddhistischen Tradition erwägen

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Blossoms of the Dharma

Recommended further reading

Further resources on the topics covered in Living as a Buddhist Nun.

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Audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama

A question-and-answer session with His Holiness regarding ordination and the situation and practice of the…

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The situation of Western monastics

A statement to His Holiness the Dalai Lama illustrating the difference between Asian and Western…

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Living the Dharma

The importance of studying the teachings and meditating on them, making the Dharma central to…

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Portrait of Bhikshuni Wendy Finster.
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Bringing a psychological perspective to the Dharma

A nun trained as a psychologist discusses mental health issues that may arise while studying…

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Portrait of Bhikshuni Jampa Chokyi.
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How to rely on a spiritual friend

A description of the relationship between teacher and student, and how important it is to…

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Finding our way

A reflection on the Dharma, working with afflictions, self-esteem, ordination, and living within the precepts.…

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Portrait of Mitra Bishop Sensei.
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Something about Zen

From the Rochester Zen center, an ordained female priest goes to Japan to study with…

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