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The Eight Mahayana Precepts

The origin and benefits of the eight Mahayana precepts, and how to take and keep them.

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Exploring Monastic Life 2011

The eight Mahayana precepts

A discussion of the eight Mahayana precepts and what constitutes a complete transgression of each.

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Kevin kneeling in respect to Venerable Chodron.
The Eight Mahayana Precepts

The eight Mahayana precepts ceremony

There are many benefits to taking the eight Mahayana precepts, particularly on full and new…

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Lay people kneeling, taking precepts.
Exploring Monastic Life 2006

History of the eight Mahayana precepts

We take the precepts to stop gross harm to sentient beings and to reduce distractions…

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Picture of Venerable Chonyi, Jigme and Chodron smiling happily
The Eight Mahayana Precepts

Motivation for taking the eight Mahayana precepts

A description of the benefits of taking each of the eight Mahayana precepts and the…

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