Life at Sravasti Abbey

Why and how Sravasti Abbey was founded to support the flourishing of the Three Jewels in the west.

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Life at Sravasti Abbey

Sangha in the West

A discussion on on the sangha in the West, and life at Sravasti Abbey.

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Zopa in a meeting at the Abbey.
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Supporting monastics in the West

Long-time practitioner Kathleen Herron (also known as Zopa) shares her Dharma adventures as a lay…

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Interview by Buddhist Television Network

Venerable Thubten Chodron relays her reasons for starting Sravasti Abbey and the challenges and difficulties…

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Gotami House in Winter, surrounded by icy trees.
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Monasteries as the conscience of society

The vision behind Sravasti Abbey, the benefits of living the monastic life, and using community…

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Venerable Thubten Chodron smiling happily.
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Founding donor’s day

The birth of Sravasti Abbey, the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the U.S.

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