Sravasti Abbey
Teachings that were presented at Sravasti Abbey.
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Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe Chapter 5: Verses 107-114
A teaching on how to achieve long-lasting happiness followed by a commentary on how bodhisattvas…
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Chapter 5: Verses 103–106
Teachings on skillful means applied by the Buddha to benefit sentient beings and the great…
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Chapter 5: Verses 101-102
A reflection on the determination to be free of suffering: what role mindfulness of death…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Self-confidence across monastic cultures
How monastics relate to money and idle talk, the rules governing nuns, and self-confidence for…
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Kathina celebration
A recording of Sravasti Abbey's first robe-offering ceremony followed by reflections from guests and the…
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Sravasti Abbey’s first kathina ceremony
The kathina robe ceremony to celebrate the end of the rains retreat (varsa) and the…
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Eight verses of mind training: Verses 3-6
Explaining different afflictive emotions and their respective antidotes. Using difficult people and situations for our…
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Ethics and right livelihood
A response to a student's question on what to do if one's loved ones are…
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Bringing harmony to the workplace
How to integrate the Dharma into our work lives by setting a good motivation, being…
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Chapter 4: Verses 90–100
What does it take to be an ethical leader? Is it appropriate for a country's…
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Chapter 4: Verses 85–89
Teachings on how cultivating the correct view of self leads to compassion and explanation of…
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