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Western Buddhist nuns in the Tibetan tradition
Venerable Chodron explores the history of Buddhist nuns in the West through her own experiences,…
View PostThe far-reaching attitude of equanimity
The importance of rejoicing in the success of others, and on the happiness gained from…
View PostThe Buddhist path and emptiness
An overview of the Buddhist path and how the delusion of an intrinsic self is…
View PostCreating our future
Continuing the teaching on purifying destructive karma and explaining how we can make wise decisions…
View PostBuddhism from a practitioner’s perspective
Venerable Chodron is interviewed for a forthcoming textbook on world religions.
View PostTaking refuge and the meaning of the Three Jewels
Explanation of the causes for taking refuge and the qualities of the Three Jewels.
View PostLearning, Living, and Teaching Bodhicitta
The publication of Venerable Thubten Chodron's panel talk at The International Conference on the Life,…
View PostSeeing the guru as Buddha
How to cultivate trust, appreciation, and respect for the spiritual mentor, and what it means…
View PostThe compassionate kitchen and the economy of generosity
An interview with Sandie Sedgbeer of OMTimes.
View PostOpen Heart, Clear Mind study guide
Study guide to the book Open Heart, Clear Mind, a foundational and profound introduction to…
View PostThe seven jewels of the aryas: Generosity of protect...
The two other kinds of generosity referred to in the third jewel of the aryas:…
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