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 Outline of Nagarjuna’s “Precious Garland”
An outline of Nagarjuna's "Precious Garland of Advice for a King" according to Gyaltsap Je's…
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Interview with Interfaith Voices
Interview with a Catholic nun about life as a Buddhist nun.
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Harmony after Brexit
A response to a request for words of wisdom on the social division in Britain…
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General characteristics of karma
The four characteristics of karma, with examples from personal stories.
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Fundamentals of Buddhism
The four truths for beings who have direct realization of the nature of reality.
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Ignorance, doubt, and afflictive views
Continued explanation of the root afflictions, the cause of our unsatisfactory experiences. Outline of the…
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Chapter 3: Verses 287-293
Continued explanation of the 25 qualities attained through creating the causes and conditions for the…
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The mind, rebirth, and karma
Exploring core Buddhist concepts of rebirth and karma with the young adults.
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Mind is the source of our experience
Venerable Thubten Chodron begins the annual program for young adults by explaining the Buddhist theory…
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Attachment, anger, and conceit
The first three of the six root afflictions that disturb the mind and lead to…
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More reflections on the Orlando tragedy
Perspectives from students who wrote in after hearing Venerable Chodron's talk on the Orlando tragedy.
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