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 Confession of negativities
Explanation of Vajrasattva's mantra, the meaning of purification, and instruction on the general confession.
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Investigating blame
Meditation to investigate what it means to blame, its effect on our lives, and ways…
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Introduction to the practice
Body awareness and breathing meditation, followed by recitation of the refuge prayer and a look…
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On vacation with Vajrasattva
With Vajrasattva as the perfect companion, we review our past, rejoicing in our success and…
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Immeasurable joy and equanimity
The importance of cultivating equal care and concern for everybody and rejoicing in the good…
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Immeasurable compassion
We have the option of holding on to our anger. Compassion and forgiveness are about…
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Benefits of reciting verses
The benefits of reciting mantra and prayers, and how the recitations should be done.
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How to be mindful of the mind
What state of mind will be beneficial to you at the time of death? How…
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Immeasurable love
How love, which is the wish for all sentient beings to have happiness and its…
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Activities of wrath
The symbolism of the Lord of Death and an explanation of the wrathful activities mentioned…
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The four immeasurables
An explanation of the prayer of the four immeasurables that is included in the White…
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Mantras and symbols
Answers to questions on mantra, the White Tara sadhana, and the symbolism of White Tara's…
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