Sravasti Abbey

Teachings that were presented at Sravasti Abbey.

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Vajrasattva New Year's Retreat 2012-13

Purifying through Vajrasattva

Under the guidance of Vajrasattva, we can begin to purify the non-virtues, afflictions, and broken…

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Vajrasattva New Year's Retreat 2012-13

The power of regret

The Buddhist worldview leads us to generate regret in a new and powerful way.

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Vajrasattva New Year's Retreat 2012-13

Preparing the mind for practice

Exploring the basis upon which we generate refuge and bodhicitta, the first step in the…

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Vajrasattva New Year's Retreat 2012-13

A reliable guide

Exploring the qualities of a Buddha through the four fearlessnesses and ten powers of a…

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Vajrasattva New Year's Retreat 2012-13

Finding refuge in Vajrasattva

Guided Vajrasattva sadhana followed by instruction on how to engage with purification practice.

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Venerable Chodron, smiling, receiving alms from a young boy.
Western Monastics

How precious is monastic community

The conditions for a stable monastic community, where beginners can train, are extremely rare and…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2012

Motivation and community

How to cultivate a motivation of compassion and kindness for others while living in community.

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A row of novice nuns kneels to receive a stick to enter the annual monastic retreat.
Prayers and Practices

Monastic mind motivation prayer

Verses recited daily at Sravasti Abbey by both monastics and guests in order to cultivate…

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Moss and Mary Grace in front of one of the Abbey altars.
On Taking Illness Onto the Path

Practicing with what’s in front of you

When we are faced with caring for loved ones who are ill and suffering, practicing…

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