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Reflections on Exploring Monastic Life

Reflections on Exploring Monastic Life

Sep 18, 2024 | Abbey Events, Monastic Life, News

Participants in the 2024 EML program reflect on the program and what they learned about themselves.

Reflections from Five New Bhikshunis

Reflections from Five New Bhikshunis

Apr 5, 2024 | Dharma Insights, Monastic Life, News

On March 24, 2024, Venerables Lamsel, Kunga, Dekyi, Rinchen, and Monlam received bhikshuni ordination at Fo En Si Temple. Here’s what they wrote.

Shravasti Varsa Begins in India

Shravasti Varsa Begins in India

Aug 13, 2023 | Abbey Outreach, Monastic Life, News

Inspiring stories and photos from the historic International Mahayana Bhikshuni Varsa in India.

Sravasti Nuns at Shravasti Varsa

Sravasti Nuns at Shravasti Varsa

Jul 25, 2023 | 20th Anniversary, Abbey Outreach, Monastic Life, News

The history—and future—of the monastic varsa (rains retreat) at Sravasti Abbey and Shravasti, India.

Flashback—From the Photo Archive

Flashback—From the Photo Archive

Mar 11, 2023 | 20th Anniversary, Monastic Life, News

A look at what has changed and what has stayed the same over 20 years of Abbey history.

Buddhist Nuns’ Conference in Korea

Buddhist Nuns’ Conference in Korea

Jun 29, 2022 | Monastic Life, News

Ven. Damcho’s travelogue about a nuns’ conference in Korea.

Monastic Response to Climate Change

Monastic Response to Climate Change

Oct 27, 2021 | Abbey Outreach, Dharma Insights, Monastic Life, News

The community shares some of the ways our practices protect the environment.

Reflections on Monastic Seniority

Reflections on Monastic Seniority

Jun 24, 2021 | Monastic Life, News

Ven. Pende shares thoughts on a key element of monastic life.

Guest Nuns from Taiwan and Vietnam

Guest Nuns from Taiwan and Vietnam

Dec 9, 2019 | Dharma Insights, Monastic Life, News

Ven. Hanh Thuc and Ven. Chang Feng inspire Abbey monastics.

Ask a Buddhist 2019

Ask a Buddhist 2019

Jun 16, 2019 | Dharma Insights, Monastic Life, News

Abbey nuns reply to readers’ questions on SpokaneFAVS.

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