Monastic Mind Motivation
Commentary on the "Monastic Mind Motivation" prayer that is recited at the end of the daily morning practice at Sravasti Abbey.
Monastic mind motivation prayer
Venerable Thubten Chodron Verses recited daily at Sravasti Abbey by both monastics and guests in order to cultivate the qualities of humility, kindness, compassion, and wisdom.
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Being mindful of the kindness of others
Being aware of the kindness of others inspires us to develop patience and tolerance.
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Imbued with the Buddhist worldview
How the monastic mind is imbued with the Buddhist worldview and differs from worldly values.
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Being mindful of our precepts and values
Our real practice is to reformat how we think and then change our lives.
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Skillfully connecting with others
Being mindful of our speech and movements is essential to benefiting others.
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Being easy to speak to
Being humble means respecting and appreciating different ways of thinking.
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Our top three priorities
By understanding impermanence and emptiness, our bodhicitta motivation becomes clear.
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Monastic Mind Motivation commentary
The importance of reconfiguring our usual mindset to align with our precepts and values.
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