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 True duhkha
Teaching from Chapter 1, covering "The Nature of Each Truth” focusing on true duhkha and…
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The four truths
Continuing the teaching from Chapter 1, completing the section “Three Questions about the Self” and…
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Three questions about the self
Teaching from Chapter 1, covering “Is There a Self?” and “Is There a Beginning to…
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How to study the teachings
Commencing the teaching from "Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature" the third volume of the Library…
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Joyous effort, concentration & wisdom
Covering Verses 14-18 of Chapter 5 'Guarding Introspection,' discussing the perfections of joyous effort, concentration,…
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Does ethics matter in science and technology?
How the ethics of non-harming apply in the fields of information technology, scientific research, and…
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Reaching out with compassion
How extending yourself to another living being pulls you outside yourself and opens the door…
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The path of the initial level practitioner
Teaching the concluding sections, covering "A Deeper Perspective on Causality" and 'The Path of the…
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The perfection of ethical conduct & fortitude
Covering Verses 11 - 13 of Chapter 5, discussing the perfections of generosity, ethical conduct,…
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How to make wise decisions
Decisions can have long-term consequences. Venerable Chodron gives advice on how to apply the principles…
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Mindfulness and introspective awareness
Covering Verses 5.6-5.10, discussing the relationship between mindfulness and introspective awareness, and how the six…
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Buddhism, modernism and mindfulness
A discussion on topics including Buddhist and secular mindfulness, the value of monasticism, and the…
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