Balancing Inner Work And Selflessness At A Monastery (As A Lay Resident)

Update: 2025-06-02

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Reflections on a balance between personal spiritual practice and selfless service as a lay resident in a Buddhist monastery in England. Key themes include emotional complexities, cultural differences between England and America regarding helpfulness, the importance of healthy boundaries to prevent burnout, and guidance from the heart in discernment.

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