Māra - Thubten Chodron

Four corrupting forces: (1) the afflictions, (2) five aggregates, twelve sense sources, and eighteen constituents, (3) death, and (4) a god in the desire realm who interferes with our creation of virtue.

Praise to Weituo Pusa chant
Praise to Weituo Pusa, protector of the monastic retreat (varsa).
Relevance of Vinaya in modern circumstances
A description of the Vinaya and the many instructions it contains on daily life, followed by thoughtful comments on full ordination for women.
The revival of bhikkhunī ordination in the Theravāda tradition
Legal and moral issues involved in the revival of the Theravāda Bhikkhunī Sangha.
Origin and spread of the Buddha’s doctrine
An excerpt from "Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions" exploring the similarities and differences within Buddhist traditions.