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NEWPORT — As the bhikshunis, guests and residents at Sravasti Abbey finish their warm, vegetarian lunch, a bell rings and together they begin chanting the 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas.

Buddhist prayer flags covered in ice at Sravasti Abbey.

On Dec. 27, Ven. Chodron rejoices in the completion of mani mantra recitation

Ven. Chonyi tells the story of how His Holiness the Dalai Lama lifted the hearts of 24,000 people in the Toronto Coliseum

Ven. Semkye concludes a series with a talk on how a self-centered thought plays out in wars and international conflicts.

More than 200 people have sent in donations for Sravasti Abbey's Compassion Match campaign to help build Chenrezig Hall, which will allow more space for guests and residents.

Inspired by Chenrezig, Buddha of Compassion, an anonymous donor offered a $100,000 challenge, inviting friends of Sravasti Abbey to match his gift to help build Chenrezig Hall, according to the Friends of Sravasti Abbey website.

Sharing the Dharma Day — Sravasti Abbey's monthly presentation of meditation, Buddhist philosophy and discussion — concludes its 2012 series on Dec. 2 with a survey of the various Buddhist Traditions.

According to a press release, the day will begin at 9:45 with tea a guided meditation will take place at 10 a.m., followed by a talk on the day's topic.