A collection of stories, teachings, and thoughts shared by members of the wider IMI network.
“While it’s true that one can practice in a relationship, it’s more difficult to counteract attachment when one lives in an environment permeated by it. If lay life were the most effective way to practice, the Buddha himself would not have been a monastic.” —Ven. Thubten Chodron Remaining Celibate in…
“As we remain ordained longer and longer, we come to understand how our behavior affects other people, and we begin to feel some responsibility for the continuity of the teachings. These precious teachings, which have helped us so much, began with the Buddha.” —Ven. Thubten Chodron A Monastic’s Mind Ven….
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