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 Realizing our potential
Realizing our full potential by recognizing others' great kindness and purifying the mind of the…
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Why things happen the way they do
Understanding karma as a way to make our lives meaningful.
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Fill yourself with good qualities
Ever feel like a prisoner? During a meditation for people who work with incarcerated people,…
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Rosie Rosenzweig - Apr 11, 2005
Rosie Rosenzweig Jewish roots, Buddhist blossoms
The experience of growing up in a Jewish family in Southern California and realizing spiritual…
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Hurtful words, healing words
Being mindful of our speech so as to prevent ourselves from harming others.
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Anger poisons our happiness
Transforming anger by changing the behavior patterns of attachment, hostility, and loneliness.
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Debrief after retreat
Explaining the three vehicles, the actual objects of refuge and how we relate to each.…
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Rebirth: A difficult point for Westerners
Developing faith in the Buddhist view of continuation of life and guiding oneself with positive…
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Life after retreat
Advice on going back gently into the unreal world, bring back and continue good habits…
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Answering questions from retreatants
Guided questioning on selflessness. Explaining concept of taking refuge with the three jewels. On death,…
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Arya Tara: A star by which to navigate
Who Tara is, an explanation of the practice of Tara, and how Tara frees us…
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