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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a sadhana of the tradition - Jun 5, 2007
a sadhana of the tradition 1000-armed Chenrezig deity sadhana with guided medit...
The 1000-armed Chenrezig sadhana practice with guided meditation recording.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Precepts and distorted views
Teachings on wrong beliefs and how that can influence one to act in unrestrained ways.
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108 Verses: A bucket in a well
Comparing how we go from one birth to another repeatedly through an analogy of bucket…
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Purpose of practice
How understanding the reasons for rituals helps us during the practice.
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Afflicted views
Observing the thoughts that arise in our mind and examining if they are valid.
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108 Verses: Verses 1-6
How great compassion protects our minds from afflictions and guides us through the spiritual path.
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Living as a Western monastic
A short article that examines the hurdles in going for ordination and living as a…
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Buddha’s life and Mahayana
Reflecting on Buddha's life on Vesak Day. Qualities of a bodhisattva as an inspiration in…
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Venerable Omalpe Sobhita Thero
- May 30, 2007
The Bhikshuni Order in Theravada Sri Lanka
Relevance and importance of Bhikshunis for Buddhadharma and society.
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Benefits of taking refuge
Taking refuge brings us closer to the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.
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The kindness of others
The third of three talks given at a retreat on how to cultivate compassion. Further…
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