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One teacher, many traditions: But what is the path?

One teacher, many traditions: But what is the path?

A talk based on the book Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions given at the Buddhist Fellowship West in Singapore.

  • Learning about other Buddhist traditions promotes harmony
  • The Buddha’s vast array of discourses show he was a skillful teacher
  • Discovering the similarities of the different Buddhist traditions
  • Developing compassion
  • Seeking liberation from samsara versus trying to improve samsara
  • Questions
    • What can I do to lessen my infatuation with someone?
    • What about killing ants when you try not to?
    • Does compassion help to eradicate ill will?
    • Can you speak about secular Buddhism in America?
    • Can you tell us about the live streaming teachings you do from the Abbey

One teacher, many traditions: But what is the path? (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.

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