Blog
Latest Posts
View all posts in Venerable Thubten Chodron's teaching archive.
Venerable Thubten Chodron Six root afflictions: Wrong views
An explanation of the six kinds of wrong views outlined by the Buddha.
View Post
Six root afflictions: Wrong views, part 2
Part 2 of wrong views with an emphasis on the three kinds of nihilistic views
View Post
Selflessness, karma, and rebirth
A discussion about the different philosophical tenet systems, whether they all aim for buddhahood, how…
View Post
Six root afflictions: View of the extremes
A discussion of the two extreme views (absolutism and nihilism) and how they influence our…
View Post
Six root afflictions: Conceit and humility
Two more kinds of conceit and how they are undermined by introspective awareness and gratitude…
View Post
Six root afflictions: Conceit and “I am”
Types of arrogance and how they cause problems for ourselves and others.
View Post
Tenet schools and selflessness
A continued explanation of selflessness according to the four philosophical tenet schools and their views…
View Post
Six root afflictions: Conceit and comparing
Comparing ourselves to others leads to conceit whereas accepting ourselves is a solid foundation for…
View Post
Six root afflictions: Recognizing doubt
Methods for recognizing doubt and the importance of using our intelligence to investigate.
View Post
Six root afflictions: Doubt
The difference between curiosity and doubt and how both influence our practice.
View Post
A kind heart as our motivation
Cultivating a kind heart as the primary motivation and purpose of our Dharma practice.
View Post
Six root afflictions: Ignorance and wrong views
Our thoughts and actions influence ourselves and others.
View Post