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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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The hands of a child and parent, touching.

Lhabab Duchen and Our Kind Parents

Lhabab Duchen, one of the four main Buddhist holy days, takes place on Friday, November 22^nd. Listen as Venerable Chodron guides us in using this joyous occasion as a celebration of kindness. Also in celebration of Lhabab Duchen, on the 22^nd 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.”

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Kindness in practice

How might we respond with kindness towards others no matter…

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Kindness in times of disagreement

Recognizing our interdependence makes it easy to practice kindness in…

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The Three Jewels as ideals

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

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Verse 15-4: Wisdom in benefitting others

To benefit sentient beings in a wise way, at the…

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Cherish spiritual teachers

The meaning of cherishing spiritual teachers.

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Bodhicitta: The jewel of the mind

The many praises given to bodhicitta in Buddhist scriptures.

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The measure of the middle scope attitude

Explanation of the intermediate state and rebirth.

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Why is the Vinaya important if things are empty?

Why ethical conduct is the foundation of compassion and how…

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Searching for the self

Commentary on the "Sutta on a Lump of Foam" (SN…

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Benefits of practicing the Pratimoksha

Explaining the different Vinaya schools, also how the practice of…

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How karma is accumulated

Identifying karma that is accumulated and how you die and…

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The Pratimoksha ethical code

Explaining the Pratimoksha ethical code, for lay practitioners and monastics,…

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Faults of the mental afflictions

The five types of afflictive views and the faults of…

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How a Tibetan Buddhist nun works with her anger

Venerable Chodron is interviewed on anger and its antidotes.

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Review of the Homage to Shakyamuni Buddha

Leading a review of the Homage to Shakyamuni Buddha to…

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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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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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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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