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 Understanding and transforming our difficulties
The second of three talks given at a retreat based on the book, "Good Karma:…
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Planting seeds for the life we want
The first of three talks given at a retreat based on the book, “Good Karma:…
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Being a friend to yourself
Cultivating self-acceptance, letting go of false thoughts about ourselves and caring for others leads to…
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The path to awakening: An overview
An overview of the path to awakening highlighting important points. How the lamrim system provides…
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Heart advice for dealing with difficulties
How to apply the mind training teachings in a practical way to transform adverse circumstances…
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Mind and rebirth
Using reasoning to establish confidence in the continuity of the mind and rebirth. How to…
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Happiness within ourselves
How the mind is the main source of happiness not external situations. Transforming one's perspective…
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Letting go of the eight worldly concerns
When there is freedom from the eight worldly concerns there is room to create virtue…
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The value and purpose of a precious human life
The purpose of Dharma practice is to bring a sense of internal peace, well being…
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Creating the causes for a precious human life
How meditation on the value of a precious human life generates great enthusiasm for Dharma…
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The importance of reflecting on a precious human life
Developing self-confidence and appreciating our potential are the chief purposes of contemplating our precious human…
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Tibetan Buddhism east and west
A personal account of how westerners met Tibetan Buddhist teachers, studied and practiced the Dharma…
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