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Venerable Thubten Chodron

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

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Bringing Dharma to the West in the 21st Century

Enjoy Venerable Thubten Chodron’s recent discussion with Nalanda Monastery about creating thriving Dharma communities in the West that blossom from traditional teachings and lineage teachers.

We have to investigate whether we care about those we live with or whether we're more focused on what the community can do for ME.”

If we don't deal with all the junk inside, how are we going to become bodhisattvas? Dharma helps us become healthy emotional beings.”

In a monastery we learn to care for and accept others and to drop our expectations. Bodhicitta has to start with those who are around us.”

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Nuns performing the bimonthly confession of precepts at Sravasti Abbey.

Posadha at Sravasti Abbey

An explanation of the ritual known as posadha, during which…

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A large group of monastics posing for a photo.

Benefiting the world through the Dharma

A talk with Tibetan nuns about Sravasti Abbey and how…

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The purpose of Sravasti Abbey

The purpose of the monastic sangha and the story behind…

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Shakyamuni Buddha statue in Sravasti Abbey.

Sravasti Abbey: Tradition and innovation

Aspirations and visions behind the establishment of Sravasti Abbey.

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Researching the bhikshuni lineage

Can the bhikshuni ordination be traced back to the time…

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Sravasti Abbey values

The Sravasti Abbey values, which help guide the development of…

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Latest Posts

Keep up with recent teachings by Venerable Thubten Chodron and other Sravasti Abbey monastics.

11 Ways of benefiting sentient beings

Guidance on practicing ethics that benefits others.

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Hindrances to generosity

Four hindrances to generosity and the three types of ethics.

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Education in compassion and peace

I am glad to learn that the Federal University of…

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The possibility of change

We can change because we don't have a fixed personality.

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Meditation on how anger distorts our perception of o...

Meditation on how anger affects our view of others.

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The importance of understanding emptiness

Commentary on Chapter 1 of "Searching for the Self."

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The benefits of generosity

What to cultivate and avoid in practicing generosity.

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Power of water, power of the mind

The importance of caring for our planet out of respect…

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Equanimity meditation with commentary

Examining our attitudes toward others to develop equanimity.

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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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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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Buddhism for Beginners

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

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Pearl of Wisdom, Book I

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

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Pearl of Wisdom, Book II

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

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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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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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