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Venerable Thubten Chodron The purpose of developing concentration
The importance of remembering the Buddha's qualities, observing ethical conduct, and not taking the teachings…
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Samsaric pleasures and developing concentration
Seeking pleasant feelings and avoiding pain are due to ignorance of the nature of self…
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The Greater Discourse on the “Lion’s Roar Sutt...
Don't waste your time practicing ascetiscism, but do develop the fortitude to practice. Making the…
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Venerable Bhikshuni Master Wu Yin - Aug 10, 2009
Venerable Bhikshuni Master Wu Yin Where is your sky?
An educator discusses how nuns can continue learning throughout their lives.
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The Buddha’s enlightenment
Learning from Buddha's example to seek the truth with no compromise and practice diligently, as…
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The benefits of community life
There is nothing wrong with enjoying the happiness of this life: it is attachment to…
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The noble search
A realistic view of monastic life; commentaries on sutras. How taking vows, engaging in ethical…
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Women working together
At a conference around the birthday of Bhikshuni Wu Yin, the necessary actions for encouragement…
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Bhikkhu Bodhi 
Buddhist education for nuns in Western countries
The ordination and education of nuns in Western countries; Sravasti Abbey as a proving ground…
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How to approach Dharma practice
Practical advice on applying the Dharma in everyday life, making the teachings transform our minds…
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Venerable Sonam Yeshe
- Dec 11, 2008
Some thoughts after ordination
Rejoice in choosing monastic life as the best way to achieve happiness.
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