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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.
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.
“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: Designation by term and concept
Mere designation by term and concept is the subtlest meaning of dependent arising. How Dharma practice is determined by motivation.
“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: Dependent arising and emptiness
What it means to repay the kindness of others. How phenomena are empty and exist conventionally. The three levels of dependent arising.
“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: The nature of the mind
The conventional and ultimate nature of the mind. How phenomena exist in relationship to the mind. By opting out of anger and grudges one finds more peace.
