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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Bhikkhu Anālayo The legality of bhikkhunī ordination
Looking at the legal issues surrounding the revival of full ordination for nuns.
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Development of the first sangha
Stories of the early monastic community and how the guidelines became established.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Entire path to enlightenment
How negative actions and virtues affect initial, middle and high-level practitioners differently.
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Working with the mind in a structured way
An explanation of diligent study and practice of the Dharma with practical ways of working…
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How a monastic interacts with others
How to condition one's mind as one progress on the monastic life.
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Training the mind in contentment
Conviction in the Buddhist worldview to direct our time and energy appropriately.
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Vinaya of the seven recent Buddhas
How a short verse of vinaya can be expanded to encourage contemplation of Buddhist principles.
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Relating to the material world
A teaching on the perils of looking externally for one's sense pleasures. Cultivating genuine spiritual…
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How to grow a monastic
A personal account of the 19th Annual Western Buddhist Monastic Gathering.
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Venerable Jampa Tsedroen Ordination of buddhist nuns
Progress on the revival of Mūlasarvāstivāda bhikṣuṇī ordination.
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Siksamana and bhikshuni ordinations
Explaining different level of nun ordination in various Buddhist tradition.
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Developing and sustaining bodhi resolve
Monastics from different traditions discussed cultivating joyous effort and bodhicitta in a difficult modern world.
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