Dec 15, 2001

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A peace sign made of flowers over the 'Imagine' John Lennon memorial in Central Park.
Transforming War and Terrorism

Peace and justice after September 11

Dealing with fear and moving forward with compassion after the September 11, 2001 attacks on…

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2 young girls holding hands together, walking in a field.
For Young People

Good friendships

How to develop characteristics and qualities that make us a better friend.

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Three people dragging dead wood out of the forest
Ethics in the Modern World

Practical ethics

Buddhist views on various forms of killing, ethical behavior in sexual relationships, and on changing…

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Buddha statate in a shrine.
Refuge in the Three Jewels

Taking refuge and the five precepts

The difference between taking refuge and the Christian ceremony of baptism, as well whether or…

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An old woman sitting on the floor chanting with the mala on her hand.
Prayers and Practices

The purpose of rituals and chanting

Some questions and answers about the meaning and purpose of rituals and chanting in Buddhist…

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Venerable Chodron with eyes closed, holding a microphone.
A Nun's Life

“I had to start being more consistent!”

Buddhist nuns are not born in robes. What happened to Venerable Thubten Chodron such that…

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The golden face of the Buddha.
Four Truths for the Aryas

The four noble truths

The truths of suffering and the causes of suffering, and cultivating a proper motivation for…

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Venerable Chodron giving a talk Drepung Loseling Monastery.
Monastic Life

Traditions of Buddhism

Common ground underlying the diverse expressions of the Buddha’s teachings.

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Ice sculpture of a man in thinking position.
Wisdom

Applying emptiness to our lives

Investigating the self we think exists and finding it empty of inherent existence opens up…

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Venerable Chodron in meditation with a small group of lay practitioners..
A Nun's Life

Behind the scenes with Venerable Thubten Chodron

A broad discussion about becoming a nun, founding an abbey in North America, and the…

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