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.
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.
Featured Teachings
Check out highlights from Venerable Thubten Chodron's extensive teaching archive.
Nonviolence and compassion
A student responds to Venerable Thubten Chodron's talk on the…
View postMeeting adversity with joy
Advice on how to face anger and hatred with calm…
View postStrategies for managing anger
Teaching on how to manage anger, and the causes and…
View postHow to live in modern times
A Buddhist perspective on contemporary issues ranging from fundamentalism to…
View postChanging perspective to undermine anger
Using thought transformation practices to see others and difficult situations…
View postLatest Posts
Keep up with recent teachings by Venerable Thubten Chodron and other Sravasti Abbey monastics.
How to generate patience in our mindstream
Developing patience with those who harm you.
View PostThrough the lens of non-violence
Why embracing non-violence is the key to peace in society.
View PostIs anger beneficial?
Questioning our assumptions about anger, it's causes and consequences.
View PostMeditation on the sense of self behind anger
Guided investigation of the "I" that feels anger.
View PostHow we perceive the world
The second teaching on "Searching for the self" focused on…
View PostSmall city, big heart
Report on an international seminar and symposium on compassion and…
View PostHow to generate patience
The benefits of patience and faults of the lack of…
View PostWhat’s love got to do with it?
Exploring the true meaning of happiness and how generating love…
View PostKeeping a vast, expansive mind
How changing our perspective and "looking up" can reveal boundless…
View PostUpcoming Live Teachings
Follow Venerable Thubten Chodron's teachings at Sravasti Abbey, online, and worldwide.
- Jun 20, 2025 6:00 pm
Online: Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps
- Jun 27, 2025 6:00 pm
Online: Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps
- Jul 4, 2025 6:00 pm
Online: Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps
- Jul 11, 2025 6:00 pm
Online: Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps
- Jul 18, 2025 6:00 pm
Online: Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps
- Jul 19, 2025 5:00 pm
Online: Searching for the Self: The Middle Way View with Ven. Thubten Chodron
Books
Learn more about Buddhist books written and edited by Venerable Thubten Chodron.
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...
View DetailsGuided Buddhist Meditations
This invaluable resource provides Dharma practitioners with clear explanations of the stages of t...
View DetailsWorking with Anger
A variety of Buddhist methods for subduing anger, not by changing what is happening, but by worki...
View DetailsBuddhism for Beginners
An accessible and engaging introduction to some of the most commonly asked questions about the es...
View DetailsPearl of Wisdom, Book I
A compilation of prayers and practices commonly taught to people beginning to study and practice ...
View DetailsPearl of Wisdom, Book II
An inspiring resource for students who have already entered into the practice of Tibetan Buddhism...
View DetailsSamsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature
Volume 3 of The Library of Wisdom and Compassion addresses the unsatisfactory nature of samsara, ...
View DetailsAwaken Every Day
An instant dose of everyday wisdom, these insightful reflections help us understand our minds, ou...
View DetailsOpen Heart, Clear Mind: Study Guide
A complementary resource to Venerable Chodron’s book, Open Heart, Clear Mind, this study gu...
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