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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Objects for developing serenity

Continuing with observed objects for developing serenity, explaining three sections from Chapter 6: Objects for…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Review of challenges for western monastics

Reviewing the second half of chapter 5, covering Tibetan Monastics and Institutions and Challenges for…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Review of the value and intent of monastic life

Reviewing the value and intent of monastic life, from Chapter 5.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Review of the benefits of monastic precepts

Reviewing the second half of Chapter 4, covering benefits of keeping Pratimoksha vows, avoiding intoxicants,…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Higher training in ethical conduct

Questioning why we engage in ethical conduct, and reviewing the first three sections in Chapter…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Conducive conditions to develop serenity

Explaining the six essential conditions necessary for developing serenity in retreat, drawing from Indian and…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

The importance of developing serenity

Covering a descriptive definition of serenity, and explaining some of the many benefits of developing…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

The joy of monastic discipline

Explaining the beautiful prayer on monastic discipline written by His Holiness the Dalia Lama in…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Advice for monastics

Explaning the section of advice for Monastics, teaching from Chapter 5.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Full ordination for women

Giving an overview and brief history of full ordination for women in the Buddhist Vinaya…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Challenges for Western monastics

Explaining how the Tibetan monasteries function and describing the challenges for the western monastics, teaching…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Commitment to contentment

Discussing the importance of monastics cultivating an attitude of contentment and commitment to upholding the…

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