Books
All Posts in Books
Venerable Thubten Chodron About Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin
Brief biography of vinaya master Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin whose commentary on the Bhikshuni pratimoksha…
View Post
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Faith based on reason
His Holiness the Dalai Lama's foreword to "Buddhism for Beginners," emphasizing the importance of cultivating…
View Post
Monastic life: a living tradition
The story behind "Choosing Simplicity," a commentary by vinaya master Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin on…
View Post
Vorbereitung fur die Ordination
Reflektionen für Westler, die eine monastische Ordination in der tibetisch-buddhistischen Tradition erwägen
View Post
Recommended further reading
Further resources on the topics covered in Living as a Buddhist Nun.
View Post
Audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama
A question-and-answer session with His Holiness regarding ordination and the situation and practice of the…
View Post
Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo The situation of Western monastics
A statement to His Holiness the Dalai Lama illustrating the difference between Asian and Western…
View Post
-
Khandro Rinpoche - Dec 28, 1999
Khandro Rinpoche Living the Dharma
The importance of studying the teachings and meditating on them, making the Dharma central to…
View Post
Wendy Finster Bringing a psychological perspective to the Dharma
A nun trained as a psychologist discusses mental health issues that may arise while studying…
View Post
Venerable Jamyang Wangmo How to rely on a spiritual friend
A description of the relationship between teacher and student, and how important it is to…
View Post
Finding our way
A reflection on the Dharma, working with afflictions, self-esteem, ordination, and living within the precepts.…
View Post
Mitra Bishop Sensei Something about Zen
From the Rochester Zen center, an ordained female priest goes to Japan to study with…
View Post