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Teachings from the annual Young Adults Explore Buddhism program and talks especially for youths.

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2007

Introduction to Buddhist practice and community living

Introduction to Sravasti Abbey's annual program for young adults, with advice on how to practice…

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Karma unloading next winter's firewood from the Abbey truck.
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2006

Uncovering inner beauty

A young adult week participant reflects on how he grew in self-confidence by connecting authentically…

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Venerable Chodron sitting with a group of retreatants from Youth Week 2006.
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2006

Living an authentic life

Overcoming afflictions enables us to stop living under their control, and to gain clarity and…

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Retreatants from Youth Week 2006 standing together outside.
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2006

Karma and decision-making

Understanding karma shapes the decisions that we make regarding our body, speech and mind.

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How Rebirth Works

Rebirth, karma and emptiness

The relationship between the body and mind according to the Buddhist worldview, and an introduction…

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Venerable Chodron having a discussion outside with a group of youth.
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2006

The meaning and purpose of renunciation

Examining our experiences through the lens of the Buddha's teachings will give rise to a…

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A group of young adult retreat ants in back of the abbey truck.
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2006

Creating harmony with others

How cultivating transparency and humility as part of our Dharma practice can create harmonious relationships…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2006

A community based on shared values

How Sravasti Abbey was established as a community based on Dharma values and principles.

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Couple holding hands.
Family and Friends

Romance and family life

Buddhist advice for parents and for youth on romantic love and relationships.

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2 Tibetan children sitting together, one looking at what the other boy is doing.
For Young People

Advice for Tibetan students

Tibetan students discuss topics such as happiness, difficult times, karma, meditation, God, pride, and many…

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2 young girls putting their hand on each other shoulder and smiling happily.
For Young People

A Buddhist perspective on friends

Buddhist teachings offer youth helpful tips in dealing with friendships: difficult friends, peer pressure, how…

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Venerable Chodron shares the story of the prayer wheel with the children at UU.
For Young People

A Buddhist nun in high school

Questions and answers from students about Buddhism and monastic life.

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