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 Craving and clinging at the time of death
Craving and clinging in the 12 links of dependent origination and how they arise at…
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The four types of clinging
A look at the objects we can get attached too, especially our wrong views.
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The three types of attachment
The types of attachment that arise and how to work with them.
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The causes of bodhicitta
The causes to create in order to develop bodhicitta, the altruistic intention. The importance of…
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The best sign of higher attainment
Why the best sign of higher attainment is not mystical and magical, but the reduction…
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Chapter 4: Verses 392-400
Why the fundamental and universal vehicle teachings are needed for full awakening. How the Buddha…
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“Good Karma”: Book reading with question...
The story behind writing the book. Reading of selected verses and the commentary.
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Returning the United States to democracy and civility
Responding to the topic of an upcoming panel discussion at North Idaho College on civil…
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Congratulations to the first geshemas!
Photos of the first batch of Geshemas from Jangchub Choeling Nunnery, wearing the yellow dongka…
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The vast benefits of bodhicitta
By reflecting on it's benefits we will be inspired to create the causes to develop…
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Respect for common American values
A reflection on the controversy around athletes' recent protests of the killings of black men.
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Chapter 4: Verses 382-391
Examining the teachings on the bodhisattva practices and emptiness in the fundamental and universal vehicles.
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