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 
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
Venerable Omalpe Sobhita Thero 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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Developing compassion
The second of three talks given at a retreat on how to cultivate compassion. Learning…
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Developing equanimity
The first of three talks given at a retreat on how to cultivate compassion. The…
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The meaning of precepts
The beginning of the path to enlightenment is the taking of precepts.
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Guidelines after taking refuge
Integrating the practice of taking refuge and keeping precepts into daily life, and the benefits…
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