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 Mindfulness of the mind and phenomena
An explanation of mindfulness of the mind and phenomena. Also the reason for meditating on…
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Mindfulness of feelings
The meaning and purpose of being mindful of the three types of feelings.
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Mindfulness of the body
An explanation of mindfulness of the body and the meditations on the body.
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The four objects of mindfulness
Introduction to the four establishments of mindfulness including the four objects and the common manner…
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Transforming anxiety and depression in a rapidly cha...
Discussion of the source of anxiety and related emotions and some practical antidotes to counteract…
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The kindness of enemies
How those who harm us can help us overcome anger, resentment, and grudges.
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Rashika Stephens - Dec 3, 2022
Rashika Stephens Revoking anger’s “Get out of trouble free” card
Anger can make us impulsive, making us feel out of control. A simple meditation shows…
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The kindness of others
Continued explanation of the nine-point meditation on equalizing self and others with the three points…
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We are all equal
Explanation of the first three points of the nine-point meditation on equalizing self and others.
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Generosity of the heart
How to cultivate the four brahmaviharas or divine abodes of love, compassion, empathetic joy, and…
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Empathic distress
How compassion can fall into empathic distress, or compassion fatigue, when our focus turns from…
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Everyone wants happiness
Explanation of the nine-point equalizing self and other meditation, covering point 1, how everyone equally…
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