Sravasti Abbey
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Bob Wilson Healing the body, mind, and world
Dietician Bob Wilson shares how making healthy choices has healed his body and mind, enabling…
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Dedication verses
Why it's important to dedicate to never be separated from the Triple Gem, and a…
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Genuine self-confidence
Self-confidence is the opposite of self-centeredness. As women, we should be secure in our commitments…
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Points on karma and purification using the four forces
Turning from nonvirtue to virtue. Points of interest on karma and how to purify nonvirtuous…
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Offering our food
A continuing commentary on the verses for offering food to the Three Jewels.
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Homage to the Three Jewels
An explanation of the verses of homage done in the food offering in the Tibetan…
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Eating mindfully
A continuation of the commentary on five ways to think in order to make eating…
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Eating with gratitude
A commentary on the first two of the five contemplations before meals from the Chinese…
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Our motivation for eating
A new series of talks, "Food for Awakening," on Buddhist perspectives about eating.
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Initiations and empowerments
The difference between initiations and empowerments and the commitments that come with taking them.
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