Venerable Thubten Chonyi
Ven. Thubten Chonyi is a nun in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. She has studied with Sravasti Abbey founder and abbess Ven. Thubten Chodron since 1996. She lives and trains at the Abbey, where she received novice ordination in 2008. She took full ordination at Fo Guang Shan in Taiwan in 2011. Ven. Chonyi regularly teaches Buddhism and meditation at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane and, occasionally, in other locations as well.
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi The significance of the kathina ceremony
The story of how and why the Buddha introduced the kathina ceremony for the sangha.
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Reputation and reward
When we desire reward and respect we may manipulate others to get what we want.…
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Gomchen Lamrim review: The causes for taking refuge
A guided meditation on the causes for taking refuge and the qualities of the Three…
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“Precious Garland” review: Quiz part 3 q...
Discussion of quiz part three questions 7-12 to review verses from Chapter 1. Delving into…
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Gomchen Lamrim review: Refuge in the Three Jewels
A stable refuge comes from understanding the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. By strengthening our refuge…
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“Precious Garland” review: Quiz question...
The review of Chapter 1 verses continues with a discussion of questions 19-22 from part…
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“Precious Garland” review: Quiz question...
Discussion of quiz questions 8 to 15 to review verses from Chapter 1.
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Prison pagoda of loving kindness
Members of a prison Dharma group make their vision of a stupa a reality.
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A prayer for the world
A look at the attacks in Paris in the context of violence around the world.
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