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Venerables Chodron, Semkye and Jigme sitting together.
Blossoms of the Dharma

Foreword

A founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center shares the impact of having the presence…

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Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

Suggested reading

A list of recommended books about ordination, the vinaya, and monastic life.

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Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

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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Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

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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Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

Writing an autobiography

Some reflections about one's past may support one's decision about ordination.

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Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

For the good of all beings

The sangha is crucial because it ensures the durability of the Dharma experience by understanding…

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Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

Being a monastic in the West

Practicing mindfulness leads us to the happiness that is the absence of ill-being.

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