pravarana (Pali: pavāraṇā; Tibetan: gagye)

The ceremony marking the end of the summer retreat (rains retreat).

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invitation for feedback

Researching the bhikshuni lineage
Can the bhikshuni ordination be traced back to the time of the Buddha? Bhikshuni Sangye Khadro traces the history of the lineage.
Establishing the sangha in the West
Transcript of a meeting with monastics on establishing a monastic community in the West.
A precious opportunity
How to meditate on the eight freedoms and 10 fortunes of a precious human rebirth to take advantage of it. The 16 conditions that interfere with Dharma practice
Master the core of practice, rise to the challenge
Reflections on building a vibrant Buddhist community in the modern age.
Rooted in community
An interview with the Alliance for Non-Himalayan Nuns on life as a western monastic.