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Sravasti Abbey and social engagement

Venerable Thubten Chodron’s stories of spiritual practice

Part two of an interview with Korea Buddhist Television Network conducted by Hyeju Sunim.

  • About Sravasti Abbey and its name
  • Meditation and practice programs at Sravasti Abbey
  • The mind according to Tibetan Buddhism
  • Coping with difficult times
  • Buddhism and environmentalism
  • Final words of wisdom

Watch part one here:

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.