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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Equanimity
Developing equanimity opens the heart equally to all, offering genuine respect for all beings.
View PostInspiration to ordain
Venerable Chodron was interviewed by Mahabodhi Society of USA about the benefits of monastic life…
View PostResponding to war with peace
How to work with disturbing emotions that arise in response to a contemporary war.
View PostThe middle way view
Examining emptiness and the misconception of the self existent, permanent self; the relationship of the…
View PostUltimate and conventional existence
The ultimate nature of emptiness within the three aspects of the path, discussion of ultimate…
View PostPreparing for a loved one’s death
Using the teachings to prepare the loved one for death and to prepare the family…
View PostPracticing rejoicing
What we get jealous about, what we do when we get jealous, and how to…
View PostMeditating on the four immeasurables
Developing love for all sentient beings, cultivating gratitude, and a discussion about karma.
View PostLove and contentment
What it means to be happy, practicing contentment, and practicing generosity with wisdom.
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