Venerable Thubten Chodron
Pioneering American Buddhist teacher and founder of Sravasti Abbey, currently assisting His Holiness the Dalai Lama with The Library of Wisdom and Compassion book series.
A Dharma Gift to the World
In a recent Wisdom Dharma Chat, Venerable Chodron and host Daniel Aitken celebrate the 10th and final volume in the Library of Wisdom and Compassion series, Vajrayāna and the Culmination of the Path. They discuss the evolution of the series with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the importance of making Buddhist teachings accessible, and the interconnectedness of traditions. Venerable shares her insights on empowerment, the significance of compassion and wisdom in spiritual practice, and more.
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The Library of Wisdom and Compassion: Volumes 1 and 2
An overview and reading from the two books whose topics…
View postMeditation: Searching for the self
Geshe Dadul Namgyal guides a meditation on searching for the…
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Compassion, extraordinary attitude, & bodhicitta
Steps 5 - 7 of the 7-point cause and effect…
View PostRecognizing our mothers and their kindness
First two steps in the 7-point cause and effect method…
View PostCompetition vs. contentment: Dialogue with Buddhist ...
Finding contentment and purpose by contributing to others.
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Books
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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...
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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