Transcript of Geshe Tenley’s commentary. Transcription and editing: Kimber Fitzmorgan, kimber@kurukulla.org
Would you please introduce yourself?
Hello, my name is Geshe Tenley. Geshe Ngawang Tenley. I am from Tibet. I came to India to study at Sera [Je Monastery], then I came to Boston. Right now, I am the Resident Teacher at Kurukulla Center in…
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June
The Importance of Sangha in the West; and Gelongma Vows
Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche 15–16 July 2015 Maitreya Instituut, The Netherlands Edited by Robina Courtin August 19, 2020
IN THE WEST THERE IS NO RESPECT FOR WESTERN SANGHA
I’ve noticed that some centers in the FPMT have respect for the sangha, but most do not. In…
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June
By Ven Lozang Khadro
Ven Khadro and friend
I read Ven Legtsok and Khedrub/Dan’s article in the last IMI e-newsletter. Their article was courageous and honest, and it helped me to feel more connected with the wider sangha community, especially during the pandemic and India’s many lockdowns. Ven. Legtsok’s suggestion on sharing and support resonated with…
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June
"What is Practice?
By A Monkess
Most think that daily commitments, rituals, pujas and teachings are our main practice. And they are certainly crucial so it's a real blessing to be able to participate in these whenever possible. But we've all heard the story of the man doing many prostrations being told "very good but much better to practice"; then it goes onto reciting prayers, making light offerings etc. Each time he was advised "but better to do practice".
"If you are suffering, use it as the cause to bring happiness to others. This way, whatever kind of life experience you have, you use it on the path. There is no interruption to Dharma practice and one's life is most beneficial." Lama Zopa…
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June
Pandemic Pleasures, Samsaric Sufferings
By Ven Drolma Ann Kane
Monkey family at Tushita Meditation Center, India
Bring it on! When the second wave of the virus hit in India we went through another series of lockdowns. How would we survive? So many people are struggling in so many ways. Here at Tushita Meditation Centre in Dharamkot it…
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June
About some parts of Dharmagupta Poshada for Bikshunis
By Ven Christiana Jampa Tsomo
In my opinion, the text of the Pratimoksha Sutra for bhikshunis in the Dharmagupta tradition contains extraordinary elements, useful for any monastic and even non-monastic Dharma community.
I am referring to the part of the Sutra that lists a set of precepts…