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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Venerable Thubten Chodron Vinaya of the seven recent Buddhas
How a short verse of vinaya can be expanded to encourage contemplation of Buddhist principles.
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Relating to the material world
A teaching on the perils of looking externally for one's sense pleasures. Cultivating genuine spiritual…
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How to grow a monastic
A personal account of the 19th Annual Western Buddhist Monastic Gathering.
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Venerable Jampa Tsedroen Ordination of buddhist nuns
Progress on the revival of Mūlasarvāstivāda bhikṣuṇī ordination.
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Siksamana and bhikshuni ordinations
Explaining different level of nun ordination in various Buddhist tradition.
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Developing and sustaining bodhi resolve
Monastics from different traditions discussed cultivating joyous effort and bodhicitta in a difficult modern world.
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Monasticism meeting modernity
With Buddhism going global, different cultures and values might influence how we apply the precepts…
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A monastic’s mind
A talk directed at monastics but valuable for all. The value of having a monastic…
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Building community the monastic way
Monastics of different traditions discussed the importance of harmonious community life and ways in which…
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Women in Buddhism: Levels of ordination
Working towards gender equality in Western Buddhism: bringing up issues respectfully.
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Tenzin Chogkyi Vinaya is the best retreat manual
A group of long-term retreatants discover that the Buddha's system of ethical conduct in the…
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You’re becoming a what?
Venerable Thubten Chodron shares her experience as a Westerner who made the decision to become…
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