Sravasti Abbey

Teachings that were presented at Sravasti Abbey.

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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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Venerable standing in front of sunflowers, smiling.
Western Monastics

Living as a Western monastic

A short article that examines the hurdles in going for ordination and living as a…

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A man sitting on a giant book, both hands on his head and looking down on the floor, appearing to be in agony.
Three Principal Aspects of the Path

Renounce suffering, practice joyfully

Comments on a section of the Lamrim chenmo by Lama Tsongkhapa. Explains the types and…

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Karma unloading next winter's firewood from the Abbey truck.
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2006

Uncovering inner beauty

A young adult week participant reflects on how he grew in self-confidence by connecting authentically…

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