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 
Competition and exchanging self with others
Continued explanation of exchanging self with others to develop bodhicitta.
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The faults of self-centeredness
How self-centeredness creates problems in our lives, and the actual method of exchanging self and…
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Living a life that matters
How to overcome the eight worldly concerns and generate bodhicitta.
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D. S. - Apr 27, 2023
D. S. I am a Buddhist
D. S. reflects on how his studies in Buddhism have influenced his life as an…
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Don’t misunderstand Shantideva
How Shantideva's verses can be misunderstood, leading to unsound conclusions.
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Understanding Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s passing and...
How to stay connected with a spiritual teacher after their passing.
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Overcoming partiality
By recognizing our differences are superficial we can overcome our partiality and biases.
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D.E.
- Apr 21, 2023
The power of precepts
An incarcerated person considers the value of taking precepts.
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D.E.
- Apr 21, 2023
Bringing Avalokiteshvara into the circle
An incarcerated person uses his Dharma practice to quietly support the victims of crimes.
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D.E.
- Apr 21, 2023
Healing past relationships
An incarcerated person finds new ways to support his Dharma practice.
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