Disrobing & Motherhood. Part 4 of 7 part series. Lama Tsultrim Allione, founder of Tara Mandala, interviewed by Heather Kessinger & Fran Anderson, March 2008. Lama Tsultrim's reasons for disrobing; deepening compassion through being a mother; motherhood as a spiritual path.
Thank you so much for this discussion on disrobing. In mid-life, I'm preparing to take monastic vows. My teachers have encouraged me to discuss this with other Sangha. One question I've had was on why people disrobe. Your thoughtful, intimate answer really gave food for thought. Most I've known who've disrobed in the West have because they, like you took vows young. At my age, I now feel even better prepared to take them with so much I've learned up through now. Thank you again.
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