Prayers and Practices

Buddhist prayers and ritual practices to steer our thoughts and actions in a beneficial direction.

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Sravasti Abbey monastics chant while walking in a single file on an outdoor deck.

Chants from the Chinese Tradition

Chinese Buddhist chants translated into English and practiced at Sravasti Abbey.

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Making Offerings

How to set up an altar and make offerings as part of our practice of generosity.

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Texts to Recite and Contemplate

Essential teachings to recite aloud or reflect upon as part of a meditation session.

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The Eight Mahayana Precepts

The origin and benefits of the eight Mahayana precepts, and how to take and keep them.

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Related Books

A compilation of prayers and practices commonly taught to people beginning to study and practice Buddhism in the Tibetan tradition. This text, along with instruction from a qualified teacher, serves as an indispensable foundation for students of all levels.

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Pearl of Wisdom, Book II

An inspiring resource for students who have already entered into the practice of Tibetan Buddhism, this text contains meditations to connect us to the various manifestations of the Buddha, practices to cultivate bodhicitta, and other inspiring verses.

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King of Prayers

Text and teachings on “The Extraordinary Aspirations of Samantabhadra,” also known as the King of Prayers.

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Sravasti Abbey Chants

Chants done throughout the day and as part of formal practice sessions recorded by the Sravasti Abbey monastic community. Also includes explanations of the visualisations and contemplations to do while chanting.

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