Vinaya
Teachings on the monastic code of ethical discipline and precepts as set out by the Buddha 2,500 years ago and how they are lived in the present-day context.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Development of the sangha
Relating our ways of being in the world to our state of mind and how…
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Historical evolution of the sangha
Dharma practice means being a balanced human being with self acceptance and ease, not being…
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History of the sangha
The purpose of living in community. The evolution of the sangha and the establishment of…
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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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Traditions of Buddhism
Common ground underlying the diverse expressions of the Buddha’s teachings.
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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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About Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin
Brief biography of vinaya master Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin whose commentary on the Bhikshuni pratimoksha…
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Monastic life: a living tradition
The story behind "Choosing Simplicity," a commentary by vinaya master Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin on…
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Tenzin Kiyosaki The four messengers
The signs of aging, sickness, death, and the spiritual seeker deeply moved Prince Siddhartha, and…
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Recommended further reading
Further resources on the topics covered in Living as a Buddhist Nun.
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Chi-Kwang Sunim The nuns in Korea
Australian-born nun in a South Korean nunnery discusses becoming a nun, a nun's life, and…
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Venerable Ngawang Chodron Restoring an ancient tradition
A nun describes her experience being accepted and integrating into a Mainland Chinese community of…
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