Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi - Monastics in American Buddhism

Discussion of ordination, the Vinaya and monastic life. How and where to ordain? Bhikkhuni ordination etc.
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Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi - Monastics in American Buddhism

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Interesting discussion of Ven. Kovilo and Nisabho with Bhikkhu Bodhi.

37.00 - Answering the question about the relevance of the forest tradition in the modern West and whether it needs adaptation





Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi - Monastics in American Buddhism: Do Monks & Nuns Have a Place in the US?

We have yet to see how the traditional monastic Sangha will fit into and influence Buddhism in the US. In this interview, Bhikkhu Bodhi shares his thoughts on the role of monastics in America and how they, and lay practitioners, can skillfully navigate this new territory.
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Ajahn Jayasaro Q&A - "So the True Teaching Might Last a Long Time": Preserving the Heart of Dhamma

In this interview, Ajahn Jayasaro answers questions about how to steward the monastic order and one's own practice in an era of change. Touching on issues related to respect, technology, and even Jane Austen, the conversation addresses many challenges modern practitioners find themselves facing.

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Kiṃkusalagavesī anuttaraṃ santivarapadaṃ pariyesamāno... (MN 26)

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Ancient Buddhist Texts - Translations and history of Pali texts
Dhammatalks.org - Sutta translations
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I spoke to a Sri Lankan monk and he said he spent time in both.
He spent time in urban cities for a period of time and then go to a forest meditation other times.
“As the lamp consumes oil, the path realises Nibbana”
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