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 Science and technology in service of society
Whatever innovations emerge in the fields of science and technology, our motivation and ethical conduct…
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In Praise of Great Compassion
An overview of the fifth volume of The Library of Wisdom and Compassion, “In Praise…
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Healing anger with Tara
The second of two online talks given to the Rainbow Body Sangha in India on…
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Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps
An overview of "Following in the Buddha's Footsteps", Volume 4 of The Library of Wisdom…
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Mind and the external world
Continuing teaching from Chapter 6, covering the evolution of the universe and the relationship between…
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Fortitude for those who cause harm
Discussing the tenets of non-Buddhist schools and going to cover Verses 33-38 that discuss how…
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Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha nature
An overview of "Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature," Volume 3 of The Library of Wisdom…
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Considering perceived threats and needs
How to assess and work with our feelings and needs in situations where we perceive…
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The Foundation of Buddhist Practice
An overview of and short reading from "The Foundation of Buddhist Practice," Volume 2 of…
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Identifying anxiety
The path from worry to fear and anxiety, and the stories we tell ourselves along…
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