Sravasti Abbey

Teachings that were presented at Sravasti Abbey.

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Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

Reformatting the hard disk of the mind

An interview concerning a new type of relationship between Buddhist teacher and student in the…

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Life at Sravasti Abbey

Founding donor’s day

The birth of Sravasti Abbey, the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the U.S.

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An elderly monk receiving alms, other young monks lining at the back.
Exploring Monastic Life 2007

The six harmonies (continued)

Living in community with mindfulness: a long-term vision to prepare the monastery for future generations…

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Photo of Abbey Sangha and guest sangha.
Exploring Monastic Life 2007

The six harmonies

The temporary goal of a monastic is to create a community that facilitates practice, so…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2007

Kindness towards ourselves and others

Recognizing our interdependence with others and how keeping good ethical conduct can help us to…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2007

Investigating anger

Understanding how the mind of anger operates, and how to counteract it as it arises.

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2007

Releasing the mind of attachment

Becoming aware of attachment and ways to develop a realistic perspective on ourselves and our…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2007

Cultivating a healthy sense of self

Learn to distinguish between self-centeredness, self-grasping ignorance and genuine self-confidence.

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2007

Introduction to Buddhist practice and community living

Introduction to Sravasti Abbey's annual program for young adults, with advice on how to practice…

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