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 
Review: Mindfulness of feelings and mind
A summary of the purpose and benefits of meditating on the mindfulness of feelings and…
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Compassion and ethics in the public discourse
Leading with compassion and ethical conduct can influence our society in a powerful way.
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Restlessness and regret
Advice for dealing with restlessness and regret that interfere with meditation practice.
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Dullness and drowsiness
How to prevent and deal with dullness and drowsiness that interfere with meditation.
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Sensual desires
Attachment to sense objects interferes with concentration while meditating. How to counteract such distractions to…
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Review: Right understanding of feelings
An exploration of the mindfulness of feelings as related to craving and dukkha.
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How to recite mantra
How to recite the mantra when doing the practice alone, in a group, or in…
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The meaning of the Tara mantras
How to visualize while reciting the mantra, and an explanation of the meaning of the…
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Review: Mindfulness of the body
A discussion of the quiz questions that cover why the body, feelings, mind, and phenomena…
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White Tara purifying negativities
How to imagine the light and nectar from White Tara purifying negativities and leaving the…
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