Sravasti Abbey Monastics
The monastics of Sravasti Abbey endeavor to live generously through dedicating their lives to the Buddha's teachings, practicing them earnestly, and offering them to others. They live simply, as the Buddha did, and offer a model for society at large, showing that ethical discipline contributes to a morally grounded society. Through actively developing their own qualities of loving-kindness, compassion, and wisdom, the monastics aspire to make Sravasti Abbey a beacon for peace in our conflict-torn world. Learn more about monastic life here...
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Sravasti Abbey Chants
Chants done throughout the day and as part of formal practice sessions recorded by the Sravasti Abbey monastic community. Also includes explanations of the visualisations and contemplations to do while chanting.
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Sravasti Abbey Monastics General advice for Dharma practice
Reflecting on the purpose and meaning of our precious human li...
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Advice for beginner meditators
A listing of teachings and videos for those new to Buddhist me...
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Venerable Jenkir Shih - Dec 4, 2025
Venerable Jenkir Shih Building trust
The world faces division and uncertainty, whereas trust is the foundation of peaceful relationships.
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Sravasti Abbey Monastics Q & A on monastic life
A special question and answer session with senior monastics about life and practice.
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Small city, big heart
Report on an international seminar and symposium on compassion and peace education in Brazil.
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Keeping a vast, expansive mind
How changing our perspective and "looking up" can reveal boundless possibilities.
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Comments and reflections on the Vinaya Training Cour...
I saw the purpose of this course in a much bigger context: so that the…
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Praise to Weituo Pusa chant
Praise to Weituo Pusa, protector of the monastic retreat (varsa).
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Repentance chant
The repentance chant that is part of the bimonthly monastic confession ceremony.
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Incense offering chant
The incense offering that opens monastic rites in the Chinese Buddhist tradition.
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Purpose of a monastery
A discussion on ways in which the structure of monastery life serves to transform our…
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General advice for Dharma practice
Reflecting on the purpose and meaning of our precious human life and remembering the central…
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More advice for beginner meditators
Helpful advice on dealing with critical thoughts, thoughts about the past or future, balancing concentration…
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Advice for beginner meditators
A listing of teachings and videos for those new to Buddhist meditation.
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