Monastic Life
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Attachment makes the world go ’round
How to work with feelings of attachment and desire as a monastic, not getting down…
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Letter to those considering monastic ordination
Advice and resources for those considering monastic life, and special advice for those who are…
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You’re becoming a what?
Venerable Thubten Chodron shares her experience as a Westerner who made the decision to become…
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Western Buddhist nuns
What it's like to be a Buddhist nun in the West, the challenges faced and…
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Joyfully swimming upstream
Monastics from different traditions discussed the significance of the Vinaya and its application in a…
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Venerable Jampa Tsedroen Ethics and becoming a monastic
Training the mind in virtue and facing challenges on the path.
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The elements of monastic life
In order to get the benefit of monasticism as a thought transformation practice we need…
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Monastic life changes: Relationships
Developing compassion for self and others with wisdom for the long term. Learning to work…
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Monastic life changes: Courage
Committed to benefiting others, moving away from materialistic consumerism and away from instant self-gratification.
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Community and the six harmonies
A place where we see others grow and change and work with their stuff, and…
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Ethical conduct
A description of the advantages of the monastic sangha and monastic precepts in society.
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The Buddha’s life as an example
Various behavior patterns that influence our communication styles; using Buddha’s life as an example of…
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