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Venerable Thubten Chodron 
Monastic life
Taking ordination is easy, keeping it is hard. It is being intent on virtue.
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Suggesting a collaboration for the purpose of reachi...
Importance of discussion amongst various Buddhist communities to reform the rules for bhikshuni ordination.
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Renunciation and simplicity
For monastics of all traditions, renouncing worldly materialism and self-centeredness inspires the cultivation of genuine…
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Sravasti Abbey: Tradition and innovation
Aspirations and visions behind the establishment of Sravasti Abbey.
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Giving up married life
An interview with Venable Chodron about how she decided to become a Buddhist nun.
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Inspiration to ordain
Venerable Chodron was interviewed by Mahabodhi Society of USA about the benefits of monastic life…
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Vinaya traditions for bhikshuni ordination
Equality for men and women practitioners in terms of full ordination as well as actual…
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“I had to start being more consistent!”
Buddhist nuns are not born in robes. What happened to Venerable Thubten Chodron such that…
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Traditions of Buddhism
Common ground underlying the diverse expressions of the Buddha’s teachings.
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Norman New - Nov 18, 2001
Norman New Behind the scenes with Venerable Thubten Chodron
A broad discussion about becoming a nun, founding an abbey in North America, and the…
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The purpose of precepts
A talk to the newly ordained about monastic life, a monastic mind, interacting with the…
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