I’m Thinking of Ordaining

I’m Thinking of Ordaining

Ven. Thubten Chodron responds to a student’s queries about ordaining Letter from Anita Dear Ven. Chodron, I’ve been considering ordaining but have some doubts and questions. I live alone, and I feel alone. I have good work as a high school teacher, which gives...

Metta Gardens: Loving Kindness in the Garden

A gardener and Buddhist explores the conflicts and complements: For a number of years I have wanted to write a book on being a Buddhist who is also a gardener. I wanted to explore what that meant and where the two callings in life conflicted or complemented one...