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![Venerables. Jigme, Chonyi and Semkye studying together.](https://thubtenchodron.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/sravasti-jigme-chonyi-semkye-1.jpg)
Bhikkhuni pārājika 1
An exploration of the first pārājika: the variety of rule formations and disrobal methods, re-ordination…
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Six harmonies in a sangha community
Practical guidelines for setting up and living in a Dharma community or monastery, and the…
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Clarifying the status of the “Geshe-ma”
A clarification of the status of women in the Tibetan monastic community: how the issues…
View Post![Venerable Tenzin Sangmo (hands folded together), the Dutch nun who founded and runs Thösamling, and Venerable Lhundup Damchö, to her left, are among those listening intently to Venerable Chödron’s Dharma talk.](https://thubtenchodron.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/sravasti-sangha-1.jpg)
The birth of Sakyadhita
Reminiscing about the pioneering conference that brought together female Buddhist practitioners from around the world.
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Once you start, never stop
Bowing to anyone who creates merit and practices good conduct; a look at what hell…
View Post![The word: Punish written on a wall.](https://thubtenchodron.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/punish-1.jpg)
Working with Buddhists behind bars
Overcoming fear and the judgmental mind to reach sentient beings in prison.
View Post![Image from Ascent Magazine – of Brother Wayne Teasdale, Venerable Chodron and Swami Radhananda.](https://thubtenchodron.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/ascent-determined-to-be-free-1.jpg)
Determined to be free
A Buddhist nun, a sanyasi columnist and an urban mystic have an inspiring talk about…
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The purpose of precepts
A talk to the newly ordained about monastic life, a monastic mind, interacting with the…
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Manjushri and the three vehicles
A description of how the Manjushri practice fits within the three vehicles, some historical perspective,…
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Recommended further reading
Further resources on the topics covered in Living as a Buddhist Nun.
View Post![Portrait of Bhikshuni Wendy Finster.](https://thubtenchodron.org/wp-content/uploads/1999/12/wendy-finster-sm-feature-1.jpg)
Bringing a psychological perspective to the Dharma
A nun trained as a psychologist discusses mental health issues that may arise while studying…
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