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Bhikkhu Bodhi The challenge of the future
Does Western Buddhism need a monastic sangha? If so, what should their role be? What…
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Bhikkhu Sujato - May 28, 2008
Bhikkhu Sujato Principles to be respected
A comprehensive essay on the eight garudhammas, the rules concerning bhikkhunis' conduct in their social…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron 37 Practices: Verses 25-28
The first four of the six perfections. Retreatants share their experiences and growth.
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Just go free-form
Taking refuge when something strange comes in the mind; how wonderful to be able to…
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Nine-point death meditation
By reflecting carefully and thoroughly on death and impermanence, we reach the conclusion that we…
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Understanding the mind
A talk about the Buddhist conception of mind, the source of happiness and suffering, and…
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Recommended further reading
Further resources on the topics covered in Living as a Buddhist Nun.
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Chi-Kwang Sunim The nuns in Korea
Australian-born nun in a South Korean nunnery discusses becoming a nun, a nun's life, and…
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Venerable Thubten Lhatso A nun in exile: From Tibet to India
A Tibetan-born nun emigrates out of Chinese-occupied territory to South India, where she is instrumental…
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In the Holy Land, Israel and Palestine
Political conflict affects the lives of people of all faiths and backgrounds throughout the Holy…
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Suggested reading
A list of recommended books about ordination, the vinaya, and monastic life.
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The cause of unsatisfactory experience
Completion of the teaching on wrong views and the first 10 of the 20 secondary…
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