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Venerable Thubten Chodron Challenges for Western monastics
Explaining how the Tibetan monasteries function and describing the challenges for the western monastics, teaching…
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Commitment to contentment
Discussing the importance of monastics cultivating an attitude of contentment and commitment to upholding the…
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Ten points monastics should reflect on
Explaining ten points that the Buddha recommended for all monastics to reflect on; also, how…
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Maintaining the purity of the Sangha
Describing how to maintain the purity of the Sangha, including some motivating advice from Master…
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Intent and purpose of monastic life
Continuing the section on The Intent and Purpose of Monastic Life, from Chapter 5.
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Intent and purpose of monastic life
Explaining difference between the existence of the Dharma and the flourishing of the Dharma, as…
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Venerable Thubten Samten Recollecting the Three Jewels
Discussing the practice of the six recollections, according to the Sanskrit and Pali traditions.
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Review of the 18 unshared qualities
Reviewing the eighteen unshared qualities by discussing what actions we’re doing now that may contribute…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Review of the 4 fearlessnesses and 10 powers
Reviewing the four fearlessnesses and ten powers.
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Prostrations and the four Buddha Bodies
Staring some advice on how to do prostrations and reviewing the eight qualities of the…
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Venerable Tenzin Tsepal The reasons for taking refuge
Reviewing the reasons for taking refuge and the Perfection Vehicle’s Buddha Jewel.
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The value of the monastic community
Explaining the value of the monastic community, commencing teaching from Chapter 5.
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