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.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Courageous Compassion
One of the teachings that sparked my interest when I encountered Buddhism was compassion. My…
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Competition vs. contentment: Dialogue with Buddhist ...
Finding contentment and purpose by contributing to others.
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Prayer to be Reborn in the Land of Bliss
An explanation of the aspirational prayer by Lama Tsongkhapa.
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Compassion: What it is, what it isn’t
The ways compassion is misunderstood and what it really is.
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Cultivating compassion and letting go of anger
How we can develop compassion even for those who harm.
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The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas
How to apply the thought training verses to develop a beneficial attitude.
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The four foundations of mindfulness
How to practice mindfulness of the body, feelings, mind and phenomena.
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