Venerable Thubten Chodron
Pioneering American Buddhist teacher and founder of Sravasti Abbey, co-author of The Library of Wisdom and Compassion book series with His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Freedom Behind Bars
Venerable Thubten Chodron and the Prison Dharma Outreach Team were recently interviewed for the Clear Mountain Monastery Podcast. Watch as they reflect on the importance of this program for all involved.
Featured Teachings
Check out highlights from Venerable Thubten Chodron's extensive teaching archive.

Prison volunteer workshop
A discussion of techniques and practices to benefit incarcerated people.…
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An afternoon in prison
Venerable Jigme rejoices the dharma practice by group of incarcerated…
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Verse 8: The prison of personal entanglements
Attachment to loved ones and friends creates suffering that distracts…
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We are all prisoners
We are prisoners of our own minds. Ignorance, anger, and…
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The value of prison work
The far-reaching benefits of sharing Dharma with those in prison.
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Meditation on how compassion changes us
Guided contemplation on how compassion has changed our life and…
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Verse 14-1: The prison of cyclic existence
Determination to be free, aspiration for enlightenment to benefit sentient…
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Keep up with recent teachings by Venerable Thubten Chodron and other Sravasti Abbey monastics.

Freedom behind bars
Inspiring stories and reflections on the Prison Dharma Outreach program.
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The emptiness of an inherent self
A teaching on the emptiness of inherent existence covering verses…
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Anger is unjustified on analysis of the basis
Using analysis and reflection to develop patience.
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Realms of upper rebirth
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe teaches on the various upper rebirths and…
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The patience of disregarding harm
Avoiding anger in the face of harm from others.
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The results of non-virtue
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe teaches what it means to practice the…
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How to generate patience in our mindstream
Developing patience with those who harm you.
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Through the lens of non-violence
Why embracing non-violence is the key to peace in society.
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What to practice and abandon
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe covers verse 10 of the text, in…
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Follow Venerable Thubten Chodron's teachings at Sravasti Abbey, online, and worldwide.
- Jul 4, 2025 6:00 pm
Online: Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps
- Jul 11, 2025 6:00 pm
Online: Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps
- Jul 18, 2025 6:00 pm
Online: Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps
- Jul 19, 2025 5:00 pm
Online: Searching for the Self: The Middle Way View with Ven. Thubten Chodron
- Jul 25, 2025 6:00 pm
Online: Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps
- Aug 1, 2025 6:00 pm
Online: Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps
Books
Learn more about Buddhist books written and edited by Venerable Thubten Chodron.

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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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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Buddhism for Beginners
An accessible and engaging introduction to some of the most commonly asked questions about the es...
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Pearl of Wisdom, Book I
A compilation of prayers and practices commonly taught to people beginning to study and practice ...
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Pearl of Wisdom, Book II
An inspiring resource for students who have already entered into the practice of Tibetan Buddhism...
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Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature
Volume 3 of The Library of Wisdom and Compassion addresses the unsatisfactory nature of samsara, ...
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Awaken Every Day
An instant dose of everyday wisdom, these insightful reflections help us understand our minds, ou...
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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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