Vinaya

Teachings on the monastic code of ethical discipline and precepts as set out by the Buddha 2,500 years ago and how they are lived in the present-day context.

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Chants from the Chinese Tradition

Repentance chant

The repentance chant that is part of the bimonthly monastic confession ceremony.

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Chants from the Chinese Tradition

Incense offering chant

The incense offering that opens monastic rites in the Chinese Buddhist tradition.

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A large group of Tibetan monastics gathered together.
Western Monastics

Establishing the sangha in the West

Transcript of a meeting with monastics on establishing a monastic community in the West.

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Monastic Life

Monastic Mind Motivation commentary

The importance of reconfiguring our usual mindset to align with our precepts and values.

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Exploring Monastic Life 2022

Living in novice precepts

An explanation of various aspects of monastic life and detailed practical advice.

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Exploring Monastic Life 2022

Precepts free the mind

An explanation of the lay precepts with examples of different cultural mindsets.

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Exploring Monastic Life 2022

Pratimoksa precepts

An explanation of the divisions of precepts and clarification of particular vows.

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