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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Karma (Dylan Thomas) - Jun 7, 2006
Karma (Dylan Thomas) Uncovering inner beauty
A young adult week participant reflects on how he grew in self-confidence by connecting authentically…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Living an authentic life
Overcoming afflictions enables us to stop living under their control, and to gain clarity and…
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Karma and decision-making
Understanding karma shapes the decisions that we make regarding our body, speech and mind.
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Rebirth, karma and emptiness
The relationship between the body and mind according to the Buddhist worldview, and an introduction…
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How to do the prostration practice
The first of three talks introducing the purification practice of making prostrations to each of…
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The meaning and purpose of renunciation
Examining our experiences through the lens of the Buddha's teachings will give rise to a…
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Creating harmony with others
How cultivating transparency and humility as part of our Dharma practice can create harmonious relationships…
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Living on automatic versus living from our heart
Taking the time to reflect on what it means to be happy. How, influenced by…
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A community based on shared values
How Sravasti Abbey was established as a community based on Dharma values and principles.
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Cultivating love and compassion
Questions and answers regarding anger and merit, followed by a talk focused on developing love…
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Bhikshuni Jampa Tsedroen
- May 27, 2006
Conference on gelong-ma ordination
Results of the third seminar of vinaya scholars meeting in Dharamsala, India, to discuss the…
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The judgmental mind
A discussion about our judgmental tendencies and as well as how to deal with the…
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