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Why Study Buddhism?

The benefits of living as a monk or nun

In this interview, Venerable Thubten Chodron describes how becoming a monastic cleared away distraction.

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Why Study Buddhism?

The joy of living as a monk or nun

Part of a series of interviews with Venerable Thubten Chodron.

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Why Study Buddhism?

Want to become a monk or nun?

Venerable Thubten Chodron explains the importance of motivation in deciding to become a monastic.

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Why Study Buddhism?

Does everyone need to become a monk or nun?

Venerable Thubten Chodron discusses the benefits of a monastic life.

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Group photo of participants from the Living Vinaya in the West program.
Life at Sravasti Abbey

Living Vinaya in the United States

A paper on the bhikshuni sangha in the west written by a nun who participated…

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Travels

Participating in the bhikshuni ordination

Venerable Thubten Chodron shares her experience being a witness at a bhikshuni ordination in Taiwan.

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Venerable Chodron speaking and gesturing with hands.
Buddhist Worldview

The five main topics studied in Tibetan Buddhist mon...

An overview of the educational program in Tibetan Buddhist monasteries with descriptions of the five…

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Venerable holding a microphone and speaking.
Becoming a Monastic

Living in the precepts

The joy of living in the Dharma. The importance of bodhicitta and how it helps…

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Venerable Chodron standing with monastics and lay people at Shide Nunnery.
Western Monastics

Interview with Shide Nunnery

An interview with Venerable Chodron with nuns from Shide Nunnery in Germany about the mindful…

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Life at Sravasti Abbey

The past and future of the bhikshuni sangha in the West

The role of the sangha in preserving and spreading the Dharma. The relationship of the…

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Group photo from monastic gathering.
Western Buddhist Monastic Gatherings

The 24th Annual Western Buddhist Monastic Gathering

Venerable Thubten Lamsel reports on the 24th annual monastic gathering, which took place at Spirit…

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Life at Sravasti Abbey

Purpose of a monastery

A discussion on ways in which the structure of monastery life serves to transform our…

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