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Karma: cause and effect
An excerpt from the book "Buddhism for Beginners" explaining how karma leaves imprints upon our…
View PostAbout Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin
Brief biography of vinaya master Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin whose commentary on the Bhikshuni pratimoksha…
View PostFaith based on reason
His Holiness the Dalai Lama's foreword to "Buddhism for Beginners," emphasizing the importance of cultivating…
View PostMonastic life: a living tradition
The story behind "Choosing Simplicity," a commentary by vinaya master Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin on…
View PostReviews of “Choosing Simplicity”
Praise for the book "Choosing Simplicity: A Commentary on the Bhikshuni Pratimoksha."
View PostGrasping at inherent existence
A teaching that covers a multitude of topics, including precious human life, two kinds of…
View PostOvercoming anger and frustration
An extensive talk on the causes and effects of anger, including antidotes to anger.
View PostUnderstanding the mind
A talk about the Buddhist conception of mind, the source of happiness and suffering, and…
View PostThe four messengers
The signs of aging, sickness, death, and the spiritual seeker deeply moved Prince Siddhartha, and…
View PostMedicine Buddha practice for the deceased
Medicine Buddha practice for the recently deceased differs slightly from the standard practice. Beautiful visualizations…
View PostMedicine Buddha vows 9-12
Reflecting on how the vows are relevant to how we choose to act. Skillful ways…
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