Explore Monastic Life
Teachings from the annual Exploring Monastic Life program at Sravasti Abbey.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron The purpose of monastic life
What it means to fulfill the purpose of monastic life. Guarding the mind from the…
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A monastic community
How community life is integral to monastic training. The value of monastic community and how…
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The importance of daily practice
How to reason with the afflicted mind and deal with "freak-outs" in our practice. Similarities…
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Reducing attachment, cultivating confidence
An example of how to meditate to loosen our craving for others' approval. The right…
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Letting go of identities
Becoming aware of the identities we cling to and how they hinder our spiritual practice.
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Taking precepts
Working with our attachment to approval by counteracting self-centered thoughts, and the various types of…
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Ethical conduct on the path
Where ethical conduct fits into the Buddhist path, and the benefits of practicing ethical conduct.
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The evolution of the Dharma and the vinaya
The Buddha's milieu, and how the sangha and Buddhism spread after the Buddha's parinibbana.
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The Buddha’s life and teaching
On the purpose of bowing, recitations and offering the mandala before teachings. The Buddha's life…
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The purpose of the EML program
An introduction to the course and the challenges that we all have to look forward…
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Qualities of the monastic mind
The qualities of the monastic mind and qualifications required to become a monastic.
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Exploring monastic life Q&A
How to relate to a spiritual mentor and how to tell family and friends about…
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