Sravasti Abbey
Teachings that were presented at Sravasti Abbey.
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Taking joy in our Dharma practice
Having an appreciation for joyous effort and showing interest in overcoming laziness.
View PostLaziness that interferes with practice
How laziness interferes with Dharma practice. What it means to be kind to ourselves and…
View PostFortitude of practicing the Dharma
Going through physical and mental hardships during our Dharma practice by cultivating patience.
View PostFortitude of enduring suffering
Continuing with the explanation of the practice of non-retaliation, and the second type of fortitude…
View PostMeaning and benefits of fortitude
The types of beings to help and what help should we offer to them. Understanding…
View PostMonasteries as the conscience of society
The vision behind Sravasti Abbey, the benefits of living the monastic life, and using community…
View PostThree kinds of ethical conduct
Discussion of the characteristics of far-reaching ethical conduct: abandoning destructive actions, engaging in constructive actions,…
View PostReformatting the hard disk of the mind
An interview concerning a new type of relationship between Buddhist teacher and student in the…
View PostFounding donor’s day
The birth of Sravasti Abbey, the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the U.S.
View PostThe six harmonies (continued)
Living in community with mindfulness: a long-term vision to prepare the monastery for future generations…
View PostThe six harmonies
The temporary goal of a monastic is to create a community that facilitates practice, so…
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