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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Sravasti Abbey Monastics 
Our capacity for kindness
Cultivating compassion for specific groups of people and how this inner work transforms our everyday…
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Verse 82: Impulsiveness
On how conscientiousness and forethought contribute to beneficial behavior, whereas impulsiveness only brings about the…
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A dialogue about ordination
An Abbey resident, considering ordination, talks to a nun about what changes after one ordains.
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Review: Meditating on the mind
Members of the Abbey community go over questions 5-9 of the second quiz on the…
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Review: Mindfulness and wisdom
Members of the Abbey community go over the first four questions of the second quiz…
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Daily practice chants
A collection of the daily recitations and chants done at Sravasti Abbey.
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Homage to Amitabha Buddha chant
Explanation and recording of the homage to Amitabha Buddha practice done at Sravasti Abbey.
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Three refuges chant
Text and audio recording of the Refuge and Dedication chanting practice done at Sravasti Abbey.
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Chants before and after teachings
Prayers before and after teachings chanted by the Sravasti Abbey Sangha.
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Homage to the 21 Taras
An homage to Tara and chant recorded by the Sravasti Abbey monastics in 2010.
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Founding donor’s day
The birth of Sravasti Abbey, the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the U.S.
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