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Creating the causes for a precious human life

Creating the causes for a precious human life

Part of a series of talks given at a two day retreat in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sponsored by The Buddhist Gem Fellowship.

  • Getting a correct understanding of what genuine compassion is
  • The value of having all 18 factors of a precious human life
  • The 16 causes of a precious human life

Creating the causes for a precious human life (download)

Venerable Thubten Chodron

Venerable Chodron emphasizes the practical application of Buddha’s teachings in our daily lives and is especially skilled at explaining them in ways easily understood and practiced by Westerners. She is well known for her warm, humorous, and lucid teachings. She was ordained as a Buddhist nun in 1977 by Kyabje Ling Rinpoche in Dharamsala, India, and in 1986 she received bhikshuni (full) ordination in Taiwan. Read her full bio.