Venerable Thubten Chodron

Pioneering American Buddhist teacher and founder of Sravasti Abbey, currently assisting His Holiness the Dalai Lama with The Library of Wisdom and Compassion book series.

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Lhabab Duchen and Our Kind Parents

Lhabab Duchen, one of the four main Buddhist holy days, takes place on Friday, November 22nd. Listen as Venerable Chodron guides us in using this joyous occasion as a celebration of kindness. Also in celebration of Lhabab Duchen, on the 22nd Gompa Services releases Venerable’s extensive, multi-day, commentary on The Heart Sutra. Register here to view all sessions of the teaching.

There are ways in this lifetime to repay the kindness of parents from past lives. And ways in future lives to repay the kindness of parents of this life.”
Kuan Yin had heavy problems with her parents but repaying their kindness eventually had an effect on her family. The same can happen with us.”
Lhabab Duchen is about more than helping our families. We celebrate the Buddha's presence on Earth and the presence of all of our teachers.”

Featured Teachings

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Ethics in the Modern World

Kindness in practice

How might we respond with kindness towards others no matter…

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Cultivating Healthy Relationships

Kindness in times of disagreement

Recognizing our interdependence makes it easy to practice kindness in…

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Refuge in the Three Jewels

The Three Jewels as ideals

Taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha is deepened…

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Teachings by Ven. Sangye Khadro

Cherish spiritual teachers

The meaning of cherishing spiritual teachers.

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The Six Perfections

Bodhicitta: The jewel of the mind

The many praises given to bodhicitta in Buddhist scriptures.

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Latest Posts

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Stages of the Path

Identifying attachment

Review of the lamrim outline and examining attachment and its…

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Books

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Book cover of "Vajrayana and the Culmination of the Path"

Vajrayana and the Culmination of the Path

The final volume of the Library of Wisdom and Compassion by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Vener...

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Book cover of Guided Buddhist Meditations

Guided Buddhist Meditations

This invaluable resource provides Dharma practitioners with clear explanations of the stages of t...

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Working with Anger

A variety of Buddhist methods for subduing anger, not by changing what is happening, but by worki...

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Book cover of Buddhism for Beginners

Buddhism for Beginners

An accessible and engaging introduction to some of the most commonly asked questions about the es...

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Book cover of Pearl of Wisdom I

Pearl of Wisdom, Book I

A compilation of prayers and practices commonly taught to people beginning to study and practice ...

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Book cover of Pearl of Wisdom II

Pearl of Wisdom, Book II

An inspiring resource for students who have already entered into the practice of Tibetan Buddhism...

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Book cover of Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Volume 3 of The Library of Wisdom and Compassion addresses the unsatisfactory nature of samsara, ...

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Awaken Every Day

An instant dose of everyday wisdom, these insightful reflections help us understand our minds, ou...

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Book cover of the Study Guide for Open Heart Clear Mind

Open Heart, Clear Mind: Study Guide

A complementary resource to Venerable Chodron’s book, Open Heart, Clear Mind, this study gu...

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