Search results for “king of prayers

Venerable Damcho during her head-shaving ceremony.
Becoming a Monastic

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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A group of nuns standing together under a tree.
Western Monastics

Western Buddhist nuns

What it's like to be a Buddhist nun in the West, the challenges faced and…

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Dedication and karma

Different views on whether or not dedicating completely protects merit from being destroyed by anger.

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Colorful pattern of a kaleidescope.
Helping the Dying and Deceased

Kaleidescope wheel

When a life ends, where does the person go? Was the person ever there to…

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Benefits of reciting verses

The benefits of reciting mantra and prayers, and how the recitations should be done.

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Mantras and symbols

Answers to questions on mantra, the White Tara sadhana, and the symbolism of White Tara's…

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A man's hands in front of his face with his eyes closed.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

A final farewell

An incarcerated person offering gratitude for the dharma and the friendship of the Sangha before…

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By Prison Volunteers

Karma ripening

Considering the death penalty and the justice system after clemency for a man on death…

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Venerable Chodron teaching at Gardenia Center.
Love and Self-esteem

A commentary on “The Rose”

A Buddhist perspective on the lyrics of a popular song reveals insights on our lived…

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Buddhist Worldview

Faith based on reason and conviction

The kind of faith we should generate to eliminate the roots of suffering.

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