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Western Monastics

Western Buddhist nuns in the Tibetan tradition

Venerable Chodron explores the history of Buddhist nuns in the West through her own experiences,…

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Manjushri Weeklong Retreat 2022

The far-reaching attitude of equanimity

The importance of rejoicing in the success of others, and on the happiness gained from…

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Wisdom

The Buddhist path and emptiness

An overview of the Buddhist path and how the delusion of an intrinsic self is…

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Creating our future

Continuing the teaching on purifying destructive karma and explaining how we can make wise decisions…

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Buddhist Worldview

Buddhism from a practitioner’s perspective

Venerable Chodron is interviewed for a forthcoming textbook on world religions.

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Venerable Chodron sitting with a panel of presenters.
Cultivating Compassion

Learning, Living, and Teaching Bodhicitta

The publication of Venerable Thubten Chodron's panel talk at The International Conference on the Life,…

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Seeing the guru as Buddha

How to cultivate trust, appreciation, and respect for the spiritual mentor, and what it means…

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Cover of Open Heart Clear Mind Study Guide
Books

Open Heart, Clear Mind study guide

Study guide to the book Open Heart, Clear Mind, a foundational and profound introduction to…

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