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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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Venerable teaching to a group of young people in Bodhgaya.
Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

Working for sentient beings

The many ways in which spiritual teachers work for the benefit of all sentient beings.

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Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

Suggested reading

A list of recommended books about ordination, the vinaya, and monastic life.

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Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

Introduction

About the content of this series and the motivation to collect these texts.

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Venerable Chodron with Venerable Tsedroen and other nuns.
Monastic Life

Relevance of Vinaya in modern circumstances

A description of the Vinaya and the many instructions it contains on daily life, followed…

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