Explore Monastic Life
Teachings from the annual Exploring Monastic Life program at Sravasti Abbey.
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The Buddha’s life: The four sights
An illustration of how to practice and how it relates to our lives. How different…
View PostEthics and becoming a monastic
Training the mind in virtue and facing challenges on the path.
View PostThe elements of monastic life
In order to get the benefit of monasticism as a thought transformation practice we need…
View PostMonastic life changes: Relationships
Developing compassion for self and others with wisdom for the long term. Learning to work…
View PostMonastic life changes: Courage
Committed to benefiting others, moving away from materialistic consumerism and away from instant self-gratification.
View PostCommunity and the six harmonies
A place where we see others grow and change and work with their stuff, and…
View PostEthical conduct
A description of the advantages of the monastic sangha and monastic precepts in society.
View PostThe Buddha’s life as an example
Various behavior patterns that influence our communication styles; using Buddha’s life as an example of…
View PostThe Buddha’s life
How to not rely on external things for happiness but instead seek liberation from suffering,…
View PostMotivation in a monastic environment
Examining the kind of mind that we want to cultivate when living a monastic way…
View PostLiving in a monastic environment
Opening the 2010 Exploring Monastic Life program with a talk on the practical aspects of…
View PostThe seven ways to end disputes
Promoting unity, gladness, friendship and harmony in the community for our benefit. Not being difficult…
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