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Blossoms of the Dharma

Introduction

On the basis of Buddha's teachings, women in the East and in the West take…

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Venerable teaching to a group of young people in Bodhgaya.
Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

Working for sentient beings

The many ways in which spiritual teachers work for the benefit of all sentient beings.

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Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

Suggested reading

A list of recommended books about ordination, the vinaya, and monastic life.

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Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

The sramanera/sramanerika precepts

The 10 and the 36 precepts.

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Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

Writing an autobiography

Some reflections about one's past may support one's decision about ordination.

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Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

Introduction

About the content of this series and the motivation to collect these texts.

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Venerable Chodron smiling.
A Nun's Life

Life as Buddhist nun in the West

The challenges and lessons learned by a Western nun help to understand what it means…

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Chenrezig Hall in front of bright blud sky.
LR08 Karma

Environmental results of positive actions

Describing the results of positive karma based on the the intensity of the action, the…

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A group of Buddhist and Catholic nuns visiting the Abbey.
Interfaith Dialogue

Comparing and contrasting views

A comparison of religious views to support interfaith practice.

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