Search results for “bhikshuni ordination”
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Bhikkhu Sujato - May 28, 2008
Bhikkhuni pārājika 1
An exploration of the first pārājika: the variety of rule formations and disrobal methods, re-ordination…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron 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…
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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…
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Working with Buddhists behind bars
Overcoming fear and the judgmental mind to reach sentient beings in prison.
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Clea McDougall
- May 28, 2003
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.
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Wendy Finster 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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