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21st Century Buddhists

Buddhism, modernism and mindfulness

A discussion on topics including Buddhist and secular mindfulness, the value of monasticism, and the…

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Venerable Thubten Chodron shaves the head of Rebecca Bradley at her novice ordination.
Becoming a Monastic

Home

A poem about what the word "home" means for a monastic.

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Mindfulness and fear

Covering Verses 1-5 of Chapter 5 'Guarding Introspection' and discussing how to work with fear…

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Prison Poetry

Developing bodhicitta

A man serving a life sentence transforms feelings of dread into compassion for all beings.

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On Taking Illness Onto the Path

Transforming adversity

When our lives are changed because of illness, we still practice the Dharma.

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On Working with Afflictions

A call for unity

A student reflects on the polarization of our political system.

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Cultivating the Four Immeasurables

Cultivating loving-kindness

Intro to the four immeasurable thoughts and teaching on loving-kindness.

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Cultivating the Four Immeasurables

Transforming the mind

An overview of the Buddhist worldview and general approaches to working with the mind.

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Review of Chapter 3

Reviewing Chapter 3 discussing five aggregates and virtuous mental factors with examples.

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Refuge in the Three Jewels

Taking refuge and the meaning of the Three Jewels

Explanation of the causes for taking refuge and the qualities of the Three Jewels.

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On Working with Afflictions

Stinkin’ thinkin’

In this time of uncertainty, there is nothing more important than working on our own…

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Peaceful Living, Peaceful Dying Retreats

How to prepare for death

Teaching on how to prepare ourselves for death, on the five powers, and answering questions…

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