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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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Through the Lens of Non-violence

Venerable Thubten Chodron recently commented on the protests taking place in America for the Bodhisattva’s Breakfast Corner. Watch her talk on the importance of non-violence for all involved.

We will approach what's happening in America as we do everything else in our lives: from the viewpoint of our values, particularly ethical conduct and compassion.”

Protests are an expression of our freedom, but they must be non-violent. We don't create happy societies and good karma when our minds are filled with anger.”

Let's come back to what we believe in: being kind, giving people a chance and trying to communicate well. We can make our voices heard in a non-violent way.”

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Nonviolence and compassion

A student responds to Venerable Thubten Chodron's talk on the…

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Meeting adversity with joy

Advice on how to face anger and hatred with calm…

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Strategies for managing anger

Teaching on how to manage anger, and the causes and…

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How to live in modern times

A Buddhist perspective on contemporary issues ranging from fundamentalism to…

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A new way to see it

A person in prison finds strength in non-violence.

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Changing perspective to undermine anger

Using thought transformation practices to see others and difficult situations…

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How to generate patience in our mindstream

Developing patience with those who harm you.

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Through the lens of non-violence

Why embracing non-violence is the key to peace in society.

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Is anger beneficial?

Questioning our assumptions about anger, it's causes and consequences.

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Meditation on the sense of self behind anger

Guided investigation of the "I" that feels anger.

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How we perceive the world

The second teaching on "Searching for the self" focused on…

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Small city, big heart

Report on an international seminar and symposium on compassion and…

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How to generate patience

The benefits of patience and faults of the lack of…

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What’s love got to do with it?

Exploring the true meaning of happiness and how generating love…

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Keeping a vast, expansive mind

How changing our perspective and "looking up" can reveal boundless…

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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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