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 four noble truths
A brief description of the four noble truths and why the Buddha taught them the…
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Steven Vannoy taught Buddhism and meditation to incarcerated people. He got a psychology degree to…
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Peace and justice after September 11
Dealing with fear and moving forward with compassion after the September 11, 2001 attacks on…
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Good friendships
How to develop characteristics and qualities that make us a better friend.
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Practical ethics
Buddhist views on various forms of killing, ethical behavior in sexual relationships, and on changing…
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Taking refuge and the five precepts
The difference between taking refuge and the Christian ceremony of baptism, as well whether or…
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The purpose of rituals and chanting
Some questions and answers about the meaning and purpose of rituals and chanting in Buddhist…
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Fundamentals of being a Dharma guide
Core qualities and conditions for a Dharma guide to develop.
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“I had to start being more consistent!”
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The four noble truths
The truths of suffering and the causes of suffering, and cultivating a proper motivation for…
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Traditions of Buddhism
Common ground underlying the diverse expressions of the Buddha’s teachings.
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