New to Buddhism
Short talks introducing the Buddhist worldview and teachings based on Venerable Thubten Chodron’s introductory books.
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Buddhism for Beginners
A user’s guide to Buddhist basics that provides clear answers to commonly asked questions in plain English.
VIEW CATEGORYOpen Heart, Clear Mind
Learn fundamental Buddhist teachings to transform disturbing emotions and realize your full human potential.
VIEW CATEGORYTaming the Mind
The essence of Buddhist philosophy and psychology and tools to apply them in our daily life.
VIEW CATEGORYWhy Study Buddhism?
Q&A on studying and practicing Buddhism in the West in the 21st century.
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Buddhist Practice (Dharamsala 2018)
Questions and answers from an interview given at Tushita Meditation Centre in Dharamsala. With subtitles in Spanish.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron on practicing the Dharma in your work.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron on how to approach devotional practices in Buddhism.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron discusses the importance of philosophical studies in Buddhism.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron discusses the importance of gender equality for Western Buddhism.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron explains some of the issues and controversies surrounding ordination for nuns.
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