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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.
Kurushimi
Kurushimi means suffering or hardship. By recognizing the suffering of others, we understand their truths and generate compassion toward all sentient beings.
The power of an idea
Halfway around the world from the Abbey, the idea that people are living an alternative way of life dedicated to kindness has a powerful effect.
Review of cultivating insight into emptiness
Venerable Thubten Semkye reviews the first two teachings by Venerable Thubten Chodron on the wisdom section of the Gomchen Lamrim.
Review of definitions
Venerable Tenzin Tsepal leads a review of the definitions and relationships between the seven divisions of existents.
“An Open-Hearted Life”: A different kind of strength
Compassion is based on inner strength that helps us remain present with own and others difficult emotions. It’s the strength to face difficulties without fear.
The two truths
Teaching on the two truths: conventional truths, and ultimate truths.
Hidden phenomena and manifest phenomena
Continuation of Chapter 10, covering the section “The Division of Existents into Hidden Phenomena and Manifest Phenomena.”
Love, compassion, and total commitment
The three levels of love, compassion, and total commitment, and the eight precepts of aspiring bodhicitta.
Closeness to others
How recognizing the kindness of others develops a sense of closeness to them.
Compassion as an antidote to anger
The antidotes to anger as the first step towards cultivating compassion for all sentient beings.
