The two collections prevent physical and mental suffering
Venerable Thubten Chodron 
Nagarjuna’s Precious Garland 
Apr 21, 2018 Part of a series of talks based on the book Practical Ethics and Profound Emptiness given at the Phendeling Center for Tibetan Buddhsim in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Why we should not be discouraged about attaining awakening
- Attaining awakening due to the four immeasurable factors
- The collection of merit counteracts physical suffering
- The collection of wisdom counteracts mental suffering
Developing boundless wisdom and compassion 03 (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.
