Explore Monastic Life
Teachings from the annual Exploring Monastic Life program at Sravasti Abbey.
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Perfection of concentration
On the basis of ethical conduct, training to abandon the hindrances and as a result…
View PostDeciding to become a monastic
What does being useful really mean? What are your spiritual aspirations? Coming to the decision…
View PostContentment
Dissatisfaction is painful so we train our mind to be happy with what we have,…
View PostMindfulness and checking awareness
Going through the day feeling confident we have good ethical conduct and bearing no guilt…
View PostLivelihood for monastics
Avoiding activities that are naturally negative and activities that will take you away from your…
View PostThe life of the Buddha
The life of the Buddha in terms of the direction we can go in mind…
View Post“The Fruits of the Homeless Life”
Monastic context of socializing with family and friends, receiving gifts and donations, appropriate bodily conduct…
View PostTaking and holding the precepts
Vows aren't designed to make us miserable, but to make our minds peaceful and happy…
View PostThe benefits of precepts
What is important in our lives? Happiness is getting our lives together to pacify our…
View PostIntroducing Exploring Monastic Life 2008
Opening the 2008 Exploring Monastic Life program with an introduction and advice on how to…
View PostRefuge and precepts ceremony
Teachings on taking the five lay precepts with or without celibacy and the eight precepts…
View PostThe monastic preceptor
Enter monastic life with a sincere motivation. Cultivate it again and again so it increases…
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