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Venerable Chodron and retreatants group photo in 2005.
Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2005

Purification and non-negotiables

Clarification of what is being purified. Criteria we use to make decisions: how wise are…

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Venerable Chodron hands in metta.
Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

Relying on a spiritual teacher

The importance of the relationship between teacher and student and how to cultivate that relationship.

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Closeup of the face of a Buddha statue.
Fear, Anxiety, and Other Emotions

Dealing with disappointment

Happiness begins with eliminating unrealistic expectations of ourselves and others.

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Thangka image of Shakyamuni Buddha with the 35 Buddhas of Confession.
Prostrations to the 35 Buddhas

35 Buddhas commentary

Geshe Wangdak Khensur Rinpoche teaches on a commentary of The Bodhisattvas' Confession of Ethical Downfalls,…

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Introduction to Tantra

Introduction to tantra

Understanding the Vajrayana path, how it fits into the Buddhist teachings, and knowing the right…

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Happy Retreatants with Venerable Thubten Chodron
Vajrasattva

Preparing for Vajrasattva retreat

Preparatory instructions, including explanations of purification, visualization, practicing in retreat, and mantra recitation.

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Contentment and Happiness

How to achieve success, happiness and love

Re-defining success, happiness and love on our own terms, and understanding how the Buddhist perspective…

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Venerable Chodron with eyes closed, holding a microphone.
Contentment and Happiness

Attaining and balancing wealth

Examining what money symbolizes in our life, and how overcoming self-centeredness can bring about inner…

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Children in classroom raising hands to ask teacher a question.
Ethics in the Modern World

Our mission as educators

How can we create whole, happy individuals who are good citizens of the world?

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An Abbey guest, picking apples from a tree.
Contentment and Happiness

Living with optimism

Smiling is no unfailing remedy against everything—but it can help!

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