Episode Synopsis "Review of challenges for western monastics"

Reviewing the second half of chapter 5, covering Tibetan Monastics and Institutions and Challenges for the Western Monastics.

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• Review of challenges for western monastics
• Review of the value and intent of monastic life
• Review of the benefits of monastic precepts
• Higher training in ethical conduct
• Conducive conditions to develop serenity
• The importance of developing serenity
• The joy of monastic discipline
• Advice for monastics
• Full ordination for women
• Challenges for Western monastics