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Why monastics matter in the modern world
Venerable Thubten Chodron explains how the role of monastics today is not much different than it was in times past.
Getting started
A quick guide to getting started with using ThubtenChodron.org.
Examples of mutual dependence
Examples of objects that exist in mutual dependence on each other, such as cause/effect, agent/action/object, and object/sense faculty/sense consciousness.
Ultimate and conventional truths
Continuing with Chapter 10, covering the section “The Division of Existents into Ultimate Truths and Conventional Truths.”
Three kinds of dependent arising
Teaching on the three kinds of dependent arising and reviewing illusion-like appearance.
Products and nonproduced phenomena
Continuing with Chapter 10, covering the section “The Division of Existents into Products and Nonproduced Phenomena.”
Earth and Water
A student writes about the value of acknowledging our emotions.
The benefits of bodhichitta
Bodhicitta—the aspiration for awakening for the benefit of all sentient beings—is the most noble intention we can have. Compassion is one of its chief causes.
Review of five faults and eight antidotes
Venerable Thubten Samten leads a review of the Gomchen Lamrim sections on the five faults and eight antidotes in relation to attaining serenity.
Permanent phenomena and functioning things
Venerable Tenzin Tsepal continues in Chapter 10, covering Examples of Permanent Phenomena and Functioning Things.
“Living with an Open Heart”: An introduction
Having an open heart means changing our perspective and motivation. It leads to seeing others as worthwhile with internal beauty.
“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: Mind training
The practice of transforming adversity into the path sees difficulties as opportunities to learn and grow and frees us from habitual responses to problems.
