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 10 nonvirtues and results explained
What creates seeds of karma? Results of even small everyday thoughts, words and actions many…
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Walking meditation and its benefits
Looking for different ways to meditate? Walking meditation has many benefits for the body and…
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Clarifying the status of the “Geshe-ma”
A clarification of the status of women in the Tibetan monastic community: how the issues…
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Building confidence and self-esteem
Ways to overcome low self-esteem and release self-destructive behavior.
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Kindness towards ourselves and others
Recognizing our interdependence with others and how keeping good ethical conduct can help us to…
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Investigating anger
Understanding how the mind of anger operates, and how to counteract it as it arises.
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The four aspects of karma
How future lives are affected in both positive and negative ways by our thoughts, words…
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Releasing the mind of attachment
Becoming aware of attachment and ways to develop a realistic perspective on ourselves and our…
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Cultivating a healthy sense of self
Learn to distinguish between self-centeredness, self-grasping ignorance and genuine self-confidence.
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Creating positive experiences for ourselves and others
How we each create our experiences based on our thoughts, words, and actions, and how…
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Introduction to Buddhist practice and community living
Introduction to Sravasti Abbey's annual program for young adults, with advice on how to practice…
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The eight worldly concerns
Examining the eight worldly concerns in terms of discovering a deeper meaning and purpose to…
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