Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps
Teachings on refuge in the Three Jewels and the Three Higher Trainings.
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Review of the benefits of monastic precepts
Reviewing the second half of Chapter 4, covering benefits of keeping Pratimoksha vows, avoiding intoxicants,…
View PostHigher training in ethical conduct
Questioning why we engage in ethical conduct, and reviewing the first three sections in Chapter…
View PostConducive conditions to develop serenity
Explaining the six essential conditions necessary for developing serenity in retreat, drawing from Indian and…
View PostThe importance of developing serenity
Covering a descriptive definition of serenity, and explaining some of the many benefits of developing…
View PostThe joy of monastic discipline
Explaining the beautiful prayer on monastic discipline written by His Holiness the Dalia Lama in…
View PostAdvice for monastics
Explaning the section of advice for Monastics, teaching from Chapter 5.
View PostFull ordination for women
Giving an overview and brief history of full ordination for women in the Buddhist Vinaya…
View PostChallenges for Western monastics
Explaining how the Tibetan monasteries function and describing the challenges for the western monastics, teaching…
View PostCommitment to contentment
Discussing the importance of monastics cultivating an attitude of contentment and commitment to upholding the…
View PostTen points monastics should reflect on
Explaining ten points that the Buddha recommended for all monastics to reflect on; also, how…
View PostMaintaining the purity of the Sangha
Describing how to maintain the purity of the Sangha, including some motivating advice from Master…
View PostIntent and purpose of monastic life
Continuing the section on The Intent and Purpose of Monastic Life, from Chapter 5.
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