Thubten Chodron
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Venerable Thubten Chodron The purpose of precepts
A talk to the newly ordained about monastic life, a monastic mind, interacting with the…
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Prison revisited
Returning to a federal prison in Ohio to offer bodhisattva vows to a person who…
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Guided meditations on the lamrim
A step-by-step guide to the meditations associated with the lamrim, the gradual path to enlightenment.
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Karma: cause and effect
An excerpt from the book "Buddhism for Beginners" explaining how karma leaves imprints upon our…
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About Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin
Brief biography of vinaya master Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin whose commentary on the Bhikshuni pratimoksha…
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Monastic life: a living tradition
The story behind "Choosing Simplicity," a commentary by vinaya master Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin on…
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Reviews of “Choosing Simplicity”
Praise for the book "Choosing Simplicity: A Commentary on the Bhikshuni Pratimoksha."
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Grasping at inherent existence
A teaching that covers a multitude of topics, including precious human life, two kinds of…
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Overcoming anger and frustration
An extensive talk on the causes and effects of anger, including antidotes to anger.
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Understanding the mind
A talk about the Buddhist conception of mind, the source of happiness and suffering, and…
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Medicine Buddha practice for the deceased
Medicine Buddha practice for the recently deceased differs slightly from the standard practice. Beautiful visualizations…
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