Explore Monastic Life
Teachings from the annual Exploring Monastic Life program at Sravasti Abbey.
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Jangtse Choje (Gyume Khensur) Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche - Aug 19, 2006
Jangtse Choje (Gyume Khensur) Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche Benefits of ordination
The benefits of ordination include incredible accumulation of merit, freedom to dedicate life to practice,…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Keeping the mind on spiritual practice
Guarding the sense doors and living in perfect morality with introspective alertness.
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Keeping ethical conduct
How to face hindrances with a clear and strong mind, what to practice and what…
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“The Fruits of the Homeless Life”
A sutra that describes the benefits of renouncing lay life. The background for the teachings…
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Tantra in practice
History and comparison of Buddhist and non-Buddhist forms of tantra and the uniqueness of the…
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The development of Tantra in Buddhism
The evolution of the various classes of tantra, how culture relates to tantra, and how…
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Sexuality and celibacy
The precept of celibacy and the repercussions of unwise sexual behavior.
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Origin of the Mahayana sutras
There are records of Buddhist teachings in oral and written form through time. Were they…
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The development of the Mahayana tradition
How the various traditions build upon each other. The different ways of seeing the spiritual…
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Development of the traditions
The spread of Buddhism: ideas from Pali tradition to Mahayana tradition.
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Living in monastic community
Respecting others' spiritual practice and spiritual yearning. Trusting the wisdom of the group.
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Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi
- Aug 9, 2006
Doing long retreat
Learning to live without constant ego-gratifying feedback.
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