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How to make wise decisions
Decisions can have long-term consequences. Venerable Chodron gives advice on how to apply the principles of the Dharma to making decisions.
Sravasti Abbey talks about the COVID-19 pandemic
A continuing series of Bodhisattva Breakfast Corner talks focusing on how to practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New! “Awaken Every Day”
Excerpts from the book Awaken Every Day: 365 Buddhist Reflections to Invite Mindfulness and Joy
Getting started
A quick guide to getting started with using ThubtenChodron.org.
Researching the bhikshuni lineage
Can the bhikshuni ordination be traced back to the time of the Buddha? Venerable bhikshuni Sangye Khado traces the history of the lineage.
Joyous effort, concentration & wisdom
Covering Verses 14-18 of Chapter 5 ‘Guarding Introspection,’ discussing the perfections of joyous effort, concentration, and wisdom
Seniority in the sangha
Reflection on the monastic hierarchy helps a “baby” nun to grow in her Dharma practice.
Does ethics matter in science and technology?
How the ethics of non-harming apply in the fields of information technology, scientific research, and medicine.
End-of-life care
How can we approach the difficult process of making end-of-life care decisions regarding loved ones?
Prison labor
Today’s prisons provide few chances for rehabilitation, instead using incarcerated people for cheap labor. One such person reflects on this practice.
An Open-Hearted Life: Reaching out with compassion
How extending yourself to another living being pulls you outside yourself and opens the door to inner happiness.
Meditation on compassion in action
A guided meditation to get in touch with the feeling of compassion and put it into action.
The perfection of ethical conduct & fortitude
Covering Verses 11 – 13 of Chapter 5, discussing the perfections of generosity, ethical conduct, and fortitude
Mindfulness and introspective awareness
Covering Verses 5.6-5.10, discussing the relationship between mindfulness and introspective awareness, and how the six far-reaching practices depend on the mind