Becoming a Monastic
Monastics offer advice on what aspirants can do to prepare for ordination.
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Seniority in the sangha
Reflection on the monastic hierarchy helps a "baby" nun to grow in her Dharma practice.
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Dismantling identities
Venerable Thubten Kunga describes how living at Sravasti Abbey supports her intention to dismantle old…
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Living in the precepts
The joy of living in the Dharma. The importance of bodhicitta and how it helps…
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Becoming a nun
There are many ways to consider one's desire to ordain. Motivation is the most important…
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Q & A regarding ordination
A monastic aspirant is given advice on examining oneself for hidden negative motivations, and a…
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The importance of monastic training
Monastic life may be viewed as restrictive but actually offers freedom from distractions and freedom…
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Advice on preparing for ordination
Senior bhikshunis give poignant advice on preparing for monastic ordination.
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Value of a supportive community for monastic training
Venerable Jampa (while still Anagarika Dani Meritz) writes about how living in the Abbey community…
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A monastic’s mind
A talk directed at monastics but valuable for all. The value of having a monastic…
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Windows of opportunity
Learning the Dharma helps set a clear motivation, helping us to see when windows of…
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