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 The advantages of bodhicitta
Why should we pursue the Buddhist ideal of being of benefit to all living beings?…
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Understanding refuge
Exploring the meaning and benefits of taking refuge in the Three Jewels and how to…
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Equanimity
Developing equanimity opens the heart equally to all, offering genuine respect for all beings.
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Inspiration to ordain
Venerable Chodron was interviewed by Mahabodhi Society of USA about the benefits of monastic life…
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Responding to war with peace
How to work with disturbing emotions that arise in response to a contemporary war.
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The middle way view
Examining emptiness and the misconception of the self existent, permanent self; the relationship of the…
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Ultimate and conventional existence
The ultimate nature of emptiness within the three aspects of the path, discussion of ultimate…
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Preparing for a loved one’s death
Using the teachings to prepare the loved one for death and to prepare the family…
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Lauren - Jan 18, 2003
Lauren A letter to Venerable Chodron
A teenager shares her thoughts about Buddhism.
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