Reflection on the monastic hierarchy helps a “baby” nun to grow in her Dharma practice.
Newly ordained to senior Buddhist monastics offer advice on what monastic aspirants can do to prepare for ordination. They reflect on the changes that monastic ordination brings. Read the eBook Preparing for Ordination: Reflections for Westerners Considering Monastic Ordination in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition here.
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Newly ordained to senior Buddhist monastics offer advice on what monastic aspirants can do to prepare for ordination. They reflect on the changes that monastic ordination brings. Read the eBook Preparing for Ordination: Reflections for Westerners Considering Monastic Ordination in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition here.
Home
A poem about what the word “home” means for a monastic.
Dismantling identities
Venerable Thubten Kunga describes how living at Sravasti Abbey supports her intention to dismantle old identities and develop good qualities.
Living in the precepts
The joy of living in the Dharma. The importance of bodhicitta and how it helps getting through difficulties and hardships.
Becoming a nun
There are many ways to consider one’s desire to ordain. Motivation is the most important factor.
Q & A regarding ordination
A monastic aspirant is given advice on examining oneself for hidden negative motivations, and a novice nun wonders how to think about bhikshuni ordination.
The importance of monastic training
Monastic life may be viewed as restrictive but actually offers freedom from distractions and freedom to practice. Looking at the benefits and difficulties.
Monastic aspiration
Advice to anyone considering ordination.
Advice on preparing for ordination
Senior bhikshunis give poignant advice on preparing for monastic ordination.
Consejos para prepararse para la ordenación
Bhikshunis mayores brindan profundos consejos sobre los preparativos para la ordenación monástica.
