Explore Monastic Life
Teachings from the annual Exploring Monastic Life program at Sravasti Abbey.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Evolution of the monastic community
The sangha from Buddha's time to the present day, from wandering mendicants to community.
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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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The Buddha’s life
Apply the lessons we learn from the Buddha's life. How he lived is a teaching…
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EML '05 Participants - Dec 15, 2005
EML '05 Participants Reflections on the first Exploring Monastic Life, 2005
The participants of the first EML course share how the program helped them look at…
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Reverend Master Meiko
- Aug 26, 2005
Monastic life and mind
Being drawn to Shakyamuni Buddha's teaching, path to truth.
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Community life and monastic ordination
Community life and monastic ordination. The six harmonies of the sangha.
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Attributes of a monastic life
Spending time on Dharma versus entertainment. Community life as one's mirror.
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Letting go of “me,” “I,” and...
We value good karma more than money and possessions. Accumulating mental and emotional wealth.
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Simplicity
Considering desired long-term results and what actions to perform now to attain them. The qualities…
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Essentials of monastic life
The heart of ordination is to guide our mind away from negative actions and to…
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