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Venerable Thubten Chodron Monastic Mind Motivation commentary
The importance of reconfiguring our usual mindset to align with our precepts and values.
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Western Buddhist nuns in the Tibetan tradition
Venerable Chodron explores the history of Buddhist nuns in the West through her own experiences,…
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The Gift of Offering Service
Offering service is our chance to give something of value to the Three Jewels.
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Our top three priorities
By understanding impermanence and emptiness, our bodhicitta motivation becomes clear.
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Questions and answers on meditation
Teaching from Chapter 7, responding to questions on meditating on the dying process and how…
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Being easy to speak to
Being humble means respecting and appreciating different ways of thinking.
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Skillfully connecting with others
Being mindful of our speech and movements is essential to benefiting others.
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Being mindful of our precepts and values
Our real practice is to reformat how we think and then change our lives.
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Developing a relationship with Vajrasattva
Vajrasattva practice can help us to counteract our ignorance and afflictions.
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Imbued with the Buddhist worldview
How the monastic mind is imbued with the Buddhist worldview and differs from worldly values.
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Being mindful of the kindness of others
Being aware of the kindness of others inspires us to develop patience and tolerance.
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21st-century Buddhists
Ethical conduct and compassion are the keys to happiness for ourselves and for all sentient…
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