How to relate to a spiritual mentor
Venerable Thubten Chodron 
Buddhist Worldview 
Feb 22, 2026 An online talk hosted by Tushita Meditation Centre as part of their 2026 Days of Miracles celebrations
- Two levels of Dharma teachers/gurus
- Qualities to look for in a Dharma teacher
- Different ways of relating to teachers
- The benefits of learning from diverse teachers
- How to be a good Dharma student
- Traditional precepts in a modern world
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.
