The six harmonies of the sangha: Part 1
Venerable Thubten Chodron 
Living in Community 
Apr 19, 2017 The first of two talks on the six harmonies given to monastics at the Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa in Pomaia (Pisa), Italy.
- Physical harmony—creating a sense of physical safety
- Verbal harmony—being aware of how our speech influences others
- Harmony of the mind—appreciating and supporting others
- Conflict resolution at Sravasti Abbey
- Being faithful to the tradition while living in Western culture
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.
