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Thanissara, Jitindriya and Elizabeth Day - May 17, 2010
Thanissara, Jitindriya and Elizabeth Day The time has come
Exploring challenges faced by bhikkunis in obtaining full ordination and why a genuine dialogue between…
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Buddhadharma Magazine
- Mar 4, 2010
Why we need monasticism
Monastics as a bridge between the ancient teachings and the modern world.
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi An interview with a newly ordained monastic
Venerable Thubten Chonyi talks candidly to Awaken magazine of her decision to follow the monastic…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Interview by Buddhist Television Network
Venerable Thubten Chodron relays her reasons for starting Sravasti Abbey and the challenges and difficulties…
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Monastics go green
Monastics of different traditions discussed intersections between Buddhism and environmentalism, and how Dharma practice can…
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The seven ways to end disputes
Promoting unity, gladness, friendship and harmony in the community for our benefit. Not being difficult…
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Kassapa Discourses: Admonishment
The community is spurred by examples of people who practice well. Helping people restrain from…
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Kassapa Discourses: Guarding the mind
If we have self-restraint, there is less danger of breaking the precepts. We stay mentally…
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Honesty and trust
Dangers of giving others more trust than they can bear and the importance of having…
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The Greater Discourse on the “Simile of the He...
One can easily become satisfied with lesser spiritual goals and miss out on seeking the…
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The “Brahmajala Sutta” and monastic conduct
Among the roles of the monastic is to serve the community by teaching the Dharma…
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The “Brahmajala Sutta” and monastic prec...
Right behavior is a foundation to develop wisdom and great compassion. A description of three…
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