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Venerable Thubten Chodron Monastics go green
Monastics of different traditions discussed intersections between Buddhism and environmentalism, and how Dharma practice can…
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The seven ways to end disputes
Promoting unity, gladness, friendship and harmony in the community for our benefit. Not being difficult…
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Kassapa Discourses: Admonishment
The community is spurred by examples of people who practice well. Helping people restrain from…
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The “Brahmajala Sutta” and monastic prec...
Right behavior is a foundation to develop wisdom and great compassion. A description of three…
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The noble search
A realistic view of monastic life; commentaries on sutras. How taking vows, engaging in ethical…
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Buddhist education for nuns in Western countries
The ordination and education of nuns in Western countries; Sravasti Abbey as a proving ground…
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Bhikkhu Bodhi The challenge of the future
Does Western Buddhism need a monastic sangha? If so, what should their role be? What…
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The life of the Buddha
The life of the Buddha in terms of the direction we can go in mind…
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Monasteries and monastic training
A summary of the recent 14th annual Western Buddhist monastic conference, describing the training of…
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Western monasticism
Monastics from different traditions discuss aspects of training, creating monasteries, and the challenges of monastic…
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Right livelihood for the sangha in the 21st century
How the sangha practices the Dharma will have a deep impact on the survival of…
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Bhikkhu Sujato Dark matter
Examining the complexity of the issue of bhikkhuni ordination: different views and lineages of the…
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