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 Contemplating the value of our precious human rebirth
How contemplating the four thoughts that turn the mind inspires Dharma practice. Recognizing the potential…
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Spiritual confidence in the workplace
What it means to integrate spirituality with work including our motivation to work, keeping ethical…
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“The Compassionate Kitchen” book launch
How to make preparing food and eating part of a spiritual practice that leads to…
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The kindness of others: Teaching and guided meditation
How meditating on the kindness of others dispels feelings of separation from others and makes…
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How to practice Dharma: a talk for youth and parents
Relating Buddhist teaching and practice to issues faced by teens and parents—becoming the person you…
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Ten Percent Happier interview: What’s your mot...
Dan Harris interviews Venerable Chodron for the Ten Percent Happier podcast. They talk about motivation,…
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“Awaken Every Day”: Bringing the Dharma ...
How short daily reflections can help cultivate a positive motivation and bring spiritual practice into…
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Concluding teaching
Finishing Chapter 12 and concluding teaching “Approaching the Buddhist Path.”
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Concluding review
Leading the class in a final review of debate strategies discussed in Chapter 24.
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Science and gender equality
Covering the sections in Chapter 12, “Science” and “Gender Equality."
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Equalizing and exchanging self and others
Equalizing ourselves and others means recognizing that others wish for joy and freedom from misery…
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Consumerism and the environment
Continuing Chapter 12, covering the sections "Consumerism and the Environment," "The World of Business and…
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