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 enemy of the afflictions
Continuing with Verses 28 - 33 of Chapter 4, which point out how the afflictions…
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Intention karma and intended karma
Teaching on intention karma and intended karma and explaining the views of different tenet systems.
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How the afflictions deceive us
Teaching on the importance of identifying how the afflictions work in our mind and experience…
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In praise of great compassion
Interview for the Wisdom Podcast on "In Praise of Great Compassion," Volume 5 of The…
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The workings of karma
Beginning Chapter 12, covering the sections on different ways of classifying out actions.
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The kind of person I want to be
Discussing how three mental factors are important for our progress along the path, answering questions,…
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The rarity of a precious human life
Giving commentary on Chapter 4 Verses 12 - 21 discussing the reasons why it is…
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Rashika Stephens - Jan 23, 2021
Rashika Stephens It takes courage on both sides
A Dharma practitioner and healthcare provider shares her experience on the front lines of the…
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Dan Dimitrov
- Jan 23, 2021
A call for unity
A student reflects on the polarization of our political system.
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Courageous compassion
What it means to have great compassion and make it part of daily life.
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Meeting Vajrasattva
Different ways to relate to Vajrasattva and answers to questions on purification.
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Guilt, shame, and forgiveness
A question and answer session on the topic of guilt, shame and forgiveness as related…
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