Through the lens of non-violence
Venerable Thubten Chodron 
Practicing Democracy 
Jun 10, 2025 Venerable Chodron comments on the 2025 protests in Los Angeles for the Bodhisattva's Breakfast Corner
- Relating to current events with ethical conduct and compassion
- How anger prevents us from accomplishing our goals
- Examining factors that can escalate tensions
- Non-violence on all sides is the best way forward
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.
