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 Homage to Shakyamuni Buddha
Paying homage to Shakyamuni Buddha before receiving teachings. The chant was recorded by the Sravasti…
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Various mantras
Recitations to bless to bless the feet, the rosary, and the speech. Recited during the…
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Geshe Langri Tangpa - Apr 16, 2010
Geshe Langri Tangpa Eight Verses of Thought Transformation
The inspiring verses for how to change our habitual ways of thinking by Geshe Langri…
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Long life prayers
Prayers for the long lives of our spiritual mentors and for Sravasti Abbey to continue…
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Selected dedication verses
Dedication prayers to direct the energy of our actions towards liberation and full awakening.
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Mandala offering, refuge and bodhicitta
Taking refuge, generating bodhicitta, and making mandala offering before and after teachings. Chants recorded by…
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Verses after lunch
Dedicating the merit for our food offering, wishing for all beings to be happy and…
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Verses before meals
Pausing before meals and reflecting on the kindness of those who provide our food helps…
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Kelsang Gyatso, the Seventh Dalai Lama
- Apr 16, 2010
A Song of the Four Mindfulnesses
These verses serve as a reminder to let go of critical thoughts, cultivate compassion, and…
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Emptiness of phenomena
How phenomena are designated by thought. Anger is presented as an example to show that…
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