Introduction to Chenrezig Practice
Venerable Thubten Chodron 
Chenrezig 
Dec 8, 2024 The first of two talks given during a one day retreat at the Amitabha Buddhist Centre in Singapore.
- When we care for others we contribute to a peaceful world
- Ethical conduct makes our life more peaceful
- Those who insult and criticize us give us an opportunity to practice fortitude
- The Chenrezig visualization
- Chenrezig’s is showing his inner qualities through his external appearance
- Cultivating inner beauty is more important than external beauty
- Through taking refuge we establish a close connection to the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha
- Generating bodhicitta establishes how we relate to sentient beings
- The four immeasurables: The four steps in the long form
- Questions and answers
- If inner beauty is important why does Chenrezig have outer beauty?
- Are “white lies” considered lying?
- What about lying so a person doesn’t get hurt?
- Is having someone support me so I can practice considered stealing?
- How do I reconcile being kind and not conforming socially?
- Is it okay to use the Chenrezig visualization to calm thoughts?
Introduction to Chenrezig Practice (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.
