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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Request to Chenrezig

Chenrezig reaches out in response to the cries of the world and guides us in nourishing the seeds of compassion within ourselves. Listen to a recent talk by Venerable Chodron as she emphasizes how to bring compassion practices alive in our daily lives and meditation sessions.

Chenrezig compassionately accepts you for whatever you are. You don't need to impress Chenrezig with some kind of act like you do on Facebook.”
We have to approach the Dharma from a feeling of humility. My mind is out of control. I realize that my thoughts don't match the Buddha’s teachings.”
We’re asking Chenrezig: ‘Inspire me to transform my mind, to be like you, and share the Dharma with others so they too can be free from suffering.’”

Featured Teachings

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An Open-Hearted Life

Bringing compassion into every moment

Practical ways to bring compassion into everyday life.

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Wooden Kuan Yin statue on a pedestal with an aura of light around it. Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2013

Chenrezig sadhana glance meditation

The glance meditations from the Chenrezig sadhanas.

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Short Verses to Cultivate Bodhicitta

Verse 17-3: Teaching the Dharma

Teaching the first two of four ways of gathering disciples:…

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Seven-point Mind Training

The foundation of mind training

The first three points in the Seven-point Mind Training text…

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Four-armed Chenrezig Retreat with Ven. Sangye Khadro (2023)

Introduction to Chenrezig

An introduction to Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, and begins…

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Meditation

The benefits of bodhicitta

How to develop bodhicitta with the equalizing and exchanging self…

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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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Book cover of Awaken Every Day

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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