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The Buddhist community includes monastics and lay people. Both are
necessary for the preservation of Buddhism. However, monastics choose
a life of vowed simplicity, a life directly related to the preservation
and dissemination of the Dharma to benefit others. They are the
core of that lifestyle that all Buddhist practitioners are committed
to. In the articles here, Venerable Chodron shares with us the joys
and difficulties of being a nun and the special challenges of being
a Western Buddhist nun. As His Holiness the Dalai Lama notes, all
Buddhist nuns have a unique role to play in the evolution of Buddhism
where the universal principle of the equality of all human beings
takes precedence. If you've ever wondered what it would be like
to be a monastic, you'll find these articles intriguing and stimulating.
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On Monastic Life: Reflections and Q&A with Bhikshuni Sangha
7 September 2007
Sravasti Abbey, Newport, Washington, USA
- On Monastic Life
- Following the ordination of Venerable Thubten Semkye at the Abbey, visiting nuns participated in a discussion and answered questions from guests. They talked about practice, the importance of monasticism and shared their stories on how they came to be ordained. Those participating with Ven. Chodron were Venerables Minjia, Jendy, and Jencheng.
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