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Venerable Thubten Chodron The householder’s life
Examining the householder's life and the holy life, considering the reactions of family and friends…
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The purpose of Sravasti Abbey
The purpose of the monastic sangha and the story behind the founding of Sravasti Abbey.
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The Buddha’s life: The four sights
An illustration of how to practice and how it relates to our lives. How different…
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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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Venerable Pema - Jun 18, 2011
Venerable Pema Donning the robes
One nun's path from being a householder with interest in Buddhism, to spiritual director of…
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Advice for someone considering ordination
Venerable Chodron offers advice to an aspiring monastic who asks how to know when it's…
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The life of Venerable Sek Fatt Kuan: compassion in a...
Through the force of her compassion, a Buddhist nun overcomes difficulties to establish a home…
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Sravasti Abbey Monastics A dialogue about ordination
An Abbey resident, considering ordination, talks to a nun about what changes after one ordains.
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Living in solitude and living in community
How community life provides the container for someone to receive the full benefits of monastic…
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Attachment makes the world go ’round
How to work with feelings of attachment and desire as a monastic, not getting down…
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Letter to those considering monastic ordination
Advice and resources for those considering monastic life, and special advice for those who are…
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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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