Western Monastics
Learn about the history and unique situation of Western Buddhist monastics.
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Western Buddhist Monastic Gatherings
Reports by participants in the annual Western Buddhist Monastic Gatherings held in the United States.
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Blossoms of the Dharma
A compilation of talks given at the Life as a Western Buddhist Nun conference in Bodhgaya, India in 1996. Wisdom and inspiration for lay practitioners and nuns seeking the essence of Buddhist practice.
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Preparing for Ordination
Thoughtful preparation before ordaining eases the transition from lay to monastic life and promotes a joyous journey. Venerable Thubten Chodron compiled this collection of articles to support Westerners who have the aspiration to ordain as a Buddhist monastic.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Sowing the seeds of Dharma in the Wild West
The journey from meeting the Dharma to establishing Sravasti Abbey.
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Establishing the sangha in the West
Transcript of a meeting with monastics on establishing a monastic community in the West.
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Western Buddhist nuns in the Tibetan tradition
Venerable Chodron explores the history of Buddhist nuns in the West through her own experiences,…
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Interview with Shide Nunnery
An interview with Venerable Chodron with nuns from Shide Nunnery in Germany about the mindful…
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Venerable Thubten Lamsel The 24th Annual Western Buddhist Monastic Gathering
Venerable Thubten Lamsel reports on the 24th annual monastic gathering, which took place at Spirit…
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Tibetan Buddhism east and west
A personal account of how westerners met Tibetan Buddhist teachers, studied and practiced the Dharma…
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Building sangha and community
How our individual practice relates to different levels of spiritual community.
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Buddhist practice in the West
Interview on topics such as the role of monastics, compassion and the world, a simple…
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The 22nd Annual Western Buddhist Monastic Gathering
Venerable Thubten Chodron reports on the 22nd annual monastic gathering, which took place at Land…
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Buddhist women in the West
The challenges and freedoms of being a Western Buddhist nun. Bringing the Dharma to Western…
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Marie Scarles - Feb 26, 2016
Marie Scarles Comrades in alms
Tricycle Magazine interviews Venerable Thubten Chodron about the challenges and joys of being a monk…
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Daniel Aitken
- Nov 30, 2015
An American Buddhist abbess
An interview with Wisdom Publications discussing the vision for Sravasti Abbey and the recently published…
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