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 Four opponent powers: Remedial action
Making a realistic determination to refrain from a destructive action, and doing remedial actions.
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Four opponent powers: Determination to refrain
The importance of making a determination not to repeat a negative action, and how to…
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Four opponent powers: Regret
The difference between regret and guilt, and how important regret is in the four opponent…
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Five powers at death
The importance of having a positive state of mind at the time of death and…
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How Buddhism differs from psychology
Although there are many overlaps between Buddhism and Western psychology, they remain two distinct disciplines.
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Interview by Buddhist Television Network
Venerable Thubten Chodron relays her reasons for starting Sravasti Abbey and the challenges and difficulties…
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Monastics go green
Monastics of different traditions discussed intersections between Buddhism and environmentalism, and how Dharma practice can…
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Leah Kosik - Oct 24, 2009
Leah Kosik The subtleties of truthful speech
When we look honestly at the motivations behind our actions, we can see how to…
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Tracy Morgan
- Oct 24, 2009
My precious opportunity
Instead of becoming depressed after her cancer diagnosis, a student shares how support from community,…
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Five powers in daily life
How prayer is used in Buddhist practice and how the power of familiarity can help…
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The noble eightfold path and the four-way test
Having a good life by training our body, speech, and mind.
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Questions and answers about karma
The importance of purification and becoming more aware of our misdeeds.
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