Steadfastness and self-confidence
Keeping enthusiasm on the spiritual path
Venerable Thubten Chodron 
Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds 
Oct 20, 2014 These teachings on Chapter 7 of Shantideva's A Guide to a Bodhisattva's Way of Life were given during a weekend retreat at Vajrapani Institute in Boulder Creek, California, October 17-20, 2014.
- Session 5: The joyous effort of application, verses 50+
- Helping others without conceit
- Distinguishing self-confidence from arrogance
- Antidotes to the ruminating mind
- 10 qualities to look for in a teacher
Joyous effort 05 (download)
Venerable Thubten Chodron
Venerable Chodron emphasizes the practical application of Buddha’s teachings in our daily lives and is especially skilled at explaining them in ways easily understood and practiced by Westerners. She is well known for her warm, humorous, and lucid teachings. She was ordained as a Buddhist nun in 1977 by Kyabje Ling Rinpoche in Dharamsala, India, and in 1986 she received bhikshuni (full) ordination in Taiwan. Read her full bio.
