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.

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A Peaceful Heart in a Complex World

How can we accept reality while aspiring for something greater? Watch Venerable Thubten Chodron’s recent talk on the connection between our personal practice and a peaceful world for Tushita Meditation Centre’s 2025 Days of Miracles celebration.

Let's use what's happening to us to learn to live in this complicated world.”
Inflexibility makes it hard to get along with others and to live in our reality.”
We are constantly changing, so let's change in a good direction.”

Featured Teachings

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Dharma in Daily Life

Overcoming obstacles to practice

What hindrances affect our practice? Examples of these and how…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Courage to practice

By creating the causes to overcome discouragement the results will…

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Dharma in Daily Life

Bodhisattva practice in daily life

How to bring the essence of bodhisattva practice to daily…

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Manjushri Weeklong Retreat 2019

Watching the news as Dharma practice

Answering various questions from the audience, including how to watch…

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Abbey statue of Samantabhadra. Texts to Recite and Contemplate

The King of Prayers

An introduction to, and the full text of, this inspiring…

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Working with Emotions

General antidotes to afflictions

Beneficial approaches to dealing with disturbing emotions.

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2024

Courageous compassion

Dr. Russell Kolts explains the connection between emotions and our…

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Books

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Book cover of "Vajrayana and the Culmination of the Path"

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...

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Book cover of Guided Buddhist Meditations

Guided Buddhist Meditations

This invaluable resource provides Dharma practitioners with clear explanations of the stages of t...

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Working with Anger

A variety of Buddhist methods for subduing anger, not by changing what is happening, but by worki...

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Book cover of Buddhism for Beginners

Buddhism for Beginners

An accessible and engaging introduction to some of the most commonly asked questions about the es...

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Book cover of Pearl of Wisdom I

Pearl of Wisdom, Book I

A compilation of prayers and practices commonly taught to people beginning to study and practice ...

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Book cover of Pearl of Wisdom II

Pearl of Wisdom, Book II

An inspiring resource for students who have already entered into the practice of Tibetan Buddhism...

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Book cover of Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Volume 3 of The Library of Wisdom and Compassion addresses the unsatisfactory nature of samsara, ...

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Book cover of Awaken Every Day

Awaken Every Day

An instant dose of everyday wisdom, these insightful reflections help us understand our minds, ou...

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Book cover of the Study Guide for Open Heart Clear Mind

Open Heart, Clear Mind: Study Guide

A complementary resource to Venerable Chodron’s book, Open Heart, Clear Mind, this study gu...

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